As Social Security Slants Benefits in Favor of Lower-Paid Workers,the

question 7

Multiple Choice

As Social Security slants benefits in favor of lower-paid workers,the Internal Revenue Service permits employers to adjust pension contributions so that the overall contributions (pension plus Social Security) are nondiscriminatory.This adjustment permits employers to increase pension contributions for highly-compensated employees.Adjusting contributions to consider Social Security contributions is called

• A)prorating.
• B)indexing.
• C)offset.
• D)integration.

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Definitions:

Mastoid Process

A large bump on each temporal bone just behind each ear. It resembles a nipple, hence the name mastoid.

Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joints

Joints connecting the metatarsal bones of the foot to the proximal bones of the toes, important for walking and balance.

Hematopoiesis

The process of new blood cell formation in the red bone marrow of cancellous bone.

Cancellous Bone

A type of bone that is less dense, consisting of trabeculae, providing structural support and flexibility.