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:

When there are fewer taxed workers per beneficiary in the Social - Security system, more money is being withdrawn relative to the amount being contributed. This leads to a shortage of funds in the system, making future benefits uncertain.

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.