Which of the following statements about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is (are) true?

I. The amount of the adjustment is limited to a maximum of 2.5 percent annually.
II. Increases are based on changes in the consumer price index.
A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II


Answer: B

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