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