Which of the Following Is True About the Social Security

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Social Security pension system in the United States

• A) Pensions received by retired workers are based entirely on their contributions to the Social Security pension trust fund and the investment return on that fund.
• B) Pensions received by married retirees with dependents are greater than that received by those without dependents.
• C) Gross replacement rates are inversely related to preretirement earnings.
• D) both b and c

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