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. In the absence of any earnings, Leo will receive ________ in cash from each program, for a total of ________ in benefits.
A. $225; $450
B. $225; $225
C. $200; $400
D. $225; $400
Answer: A
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