Which of the Following Statements About the Middle Class in the United

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the middle class in the United States is false?

A) The middle class makes up about 30% of the population.
B) Wages and salaries in the middle classes have increased since the 1980s.
C) Most people identify as middle class.
D) Most social scientists measure social class by looking at the income, education, and profession of respondents.