Question

Carla and Ben have been married for 50 years. During that time, Carla stayed home raising their children and maintaining their household while Ben worked for an engineering firm. When they reach retirement age, together Ben and Carla are eligible to receive _______.a. 150% of Ben's Social Security benefits.
b. half of Ben's Social Security benefits.
c. only Ben's Social Security benefits.
d. 200% of Ben's Social Security benefits.

Answer 1

Answer:A. 150% of Ben's Social Security benefits.

Explanation:Social Security Benefits is a program managed by the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA),it is a Federal Government program that aims to support the Aged and retired workers in the United States of America. It also have a program for the Disabled people of the United States of America. According to the Enabling Laws, when both Ben and Carla have the Social security Benefits of getting 150% of Ben's social security benefits.