Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Women-Owned

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about women-owned businesses in the United States?

A) Recent studies show that women-owned firms remain less profitable than male-owned firms.
B) Although historically women-owned businesses have been primarily in health care and professional services, that emphasis is changing.
C) Between 1997 and 2002, the fastest growing area of women- owned businesses was construction.
D) The number of women-owned firms reflects the growing breadth and economic prowess of women-owned businesses in the United States.
E) There were 6.5 million women-owned businesses in 2002, the most recent year the U.S. Census Bureau collected business ownership data.