Leo Is a Welfare Recipient Who Qualifies for Two Means-Tested

question 65

Multiple Choice

Leo is a welfare recipient who qualifies for two means-tested cash benefit programs. If he does not earn any income, he receives $225 from each program. For each dollar he earns (which his employer is required to report to the welfare agency) , his benefit from each program is reduced by 75 cents until the benefit equals zero. If Leo earns $150, then he will receive ________ in total benefits from the two programs.

• A)$75.
• B)$325.
• C)$225.
• D)0.

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