If population trends continue, which programs will become more expensive and harder to fund at the same time?
A) College tuition and housing
B) Medicare and Social Security
C) Food stamps and welfare
D) Medicaid and prescriptions

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Medicare and Social Security costs are expected to rise significantly as the population ages, increasing the number of beneficiaries while the working-age population, which funds these programs through taxes, grows more slowly.

If Population Trends Continue, Which Programs Will Become More Expensive