The Ratio of Retirees to Workers Who Make Contributions to the Social

question 29

Multiple Choice

The ratio of retirees to workers who make contributions to the Social Security system ________.

• A)has increased over the years
• B)increased as a result of the baby boom following World War II,but has subsequently declined
• C)has fallen with the decline in U.S.birth rates
• D)determines the size of contributions to the system

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