Use the Following Formula to Answer the Indicated Question: Benefit

question 61

Multiple Choice

Use the following formula to answer the indicated question: Benefit amount = Maximum award - 0.6 (Wages in excess of ceiling)
Raynoo is retired and earns $15,000 per year working part-time.She is entitled to a maximum Social Security retirement benefit of $14,000.Social Security regulations allow her to earn $9,000 and still get maximum benefits.Raynoo's total income,including Social Security benefits,is

• A)$14,000.
• B)$15,000.
• C)$25,400.

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