Leo is a welfare recipient who qualifies for two needs-tested cash benefits.If he does not earn any income,he receives $225 from each benefit.For each dollar he earns,each benefit is reduced by 75 cents until the benefit equals zero.
-Refer to the above information.If Leo earns $150,he will receive total benefits in the amount of

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If Leo earns $150, each benefit is reduced by 75 cents for each dollar earned. So, each benefit is reduced by $112.50 (150 * 0.75). Therefore, each benefit becomes $112.50 (225 - 112.50). Since there are two benefits, the total benefits amount to $225 (112.50 * 2).

Leo Is a Welfare Recipient Who Qualifies for Two Needs-Tested