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Consider the following data on the percentage difference in paid work hours ('hours gap') and hourly wages ('wage gap') between men and women for five countries.

CountryHours Gap (%)Wage Gap (%)
Australia4316
Netherlands4014
Sweden3012
United States2818
South Korea3634

Statement: The data indicates that for a majority of the countries listed, the disparity in hourly wages is the most significant factor explaining the disparity in total hours worked between men and women.

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