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Arii_bell

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In the 1970s, benefits paid from Social Security
 
  a. went directly into other social programs for the elderly.
  b. increased.
  c. decreased.
  d. were denied to many elderly individuals.

Question 2

If the ratio of workers to retirees falls from 3:1 to 2:1 as is expected, then to maintain the level of benefits in programs such as Social Security, workers will have to than workers do now.
 
  a. pay less taxes
  b. work longer hours
  c. pay significantly higher taxes
  d. work further into old age



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c



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