After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. The economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that
A. people's income exceed their expenditure B. most people are extravagant with their income C. people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs D. most people engage in activities that bring them extra pay