Question

which of the following statements accurately describes the result of a decreasing worker - per - beneficiary ratio in the social security system?
a. fewer taxed workers than beneficiaries means that the system is collecting more money for the money being drawn out. this leaves money in the system and secures benefits for future beneficiaries.
b. fewer taxed workers than beneficiaries means that the system is collecting more money for the money being drawn out. this leaves a shortage of money in the system making benefits for future beneficiaries unsure.
c. fewer taxed workers than beneficiaries means that more money is being drawn from the system for the money put in. this leaves a shortage of money in the system making benefits for future beneficiaries unsure.
d. fewer taxed workers than beneficiaries means that more money is being drawn from the system for the money put in. this leaves money in the system and secures benefits for future beneficiaries.

Explanation:

En un sistema de seguridad social, cuando hay menos trabajadores contribuyentes (taxed workers) en comparación con los beneficiarios, significa que hay menos ingresos provenientes de contribuciones y más egresos para pagar las pensiones y beneficios. Esto lleva a un déficit en el sistema y la incertidumbre sobre los beneficios para futuros beneficiarios.

Answer:

c. Fewer taxed workers than beneficiaries means that more money is being drawn from the system for the money put in. This leaves a shortage of money in the system making benefits for future beneficiaries unsure.