Since its inception in 1935, two trends have increased the cost of the Social Security program. One is that the proportion of people who reach age 65 has increased dramatically. What is the other trend?
a. Due to revisions of the original law, Social Security now represents a primary source of income for many.
b. The rate of chronic illnesses has been going up since 1935.
c. People's incomes have been declining since 1935.
d. People are now saving more money for retirement than ever before.
ANSWER: a
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