What Were the Ratios of Workers Paying into Social Security

question 82

Multiple Choice

What were the ratios of workers paying into Social Security to retirees receiving benefits for 1950 and 2009,respectively?

• A) 1950: 16.5 to 1 2009: 3 to 1
• B) 1950: 10.5 to 1 2009: 6 to 1
• C) 1950: 8.5 to 1 2009: 8 to 1
• D) 1950: 6.5 to 1 2009: 10 to 1
• E) 1950: 3.5 to 1 2009: 16 to 1

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