If Spending Patterns Do Not Change by 2039, What Percentage

question 67

Multiple Choice

If spending patterns do not change by 2039, what percentage of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will be consumed by Social Security and Medicare?

• A)3
• B)7
• C)12
• D)21

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Definitions:

Nasal Septum

The cartilage and bone wall that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils, which can sometimes be deviated, causing breathing difficulty.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located within the bones around the nasal cavity, contributing to the resonance of voice and humidifying the air we inhale.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of cells, involved in movement and sensing environmental stimuli.

Pharynx

The muscular tube at the back of the nose and mouth that connects them to the esophagus.