Question

Certain tennis tournaments have started a policy for equal pay for men and women players. Supporters of the policy argue that lack of equal pay would violate the principle of equal pay for equal work. Which of the following arguments most weakens the supporters’ argument?

• A. Men’s matches generate more revenue than women’s matches.
• B. Men usually play 5-set matches while women play 3-set matches, i.e. men usually play longer matches.
• C. The principle of equal pay for equal work did not originate in sports.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Men usually play 5-set matches while women play 3-set matches, i.e. men usually play longer matches.

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Men usually play 5-set matches while women play 3-set matches, i.e.men usually play longer matches.