Social Security Spending Is Rising Rapidly for Which of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

Social Security spending is rising rapidly for which of the following reasons?

• A)more people over age 65
• B)people are living longer
• C)Social Security is not indexed to the cost of living
• D)all of the above
• E)(a) and (b) only

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