In 2010, the number of workers per Social Security beneficiary was approximately ____; by the year 2030, this figure is expected to ____.
A) 5; increase to approximately 8
B) 2.9; fall to approximately 2.1
C) 2.2; increase to approximately 3.2
D) 8; fall to approximately 5

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In 2010, the number of workers per Social Security beneficiary was approximately 2.9. This figure is expected to fall to approximately 2.1 by the year 2030, due to the aging of the population and the smaller number of younger workers entering the workforce to support each retiree receiving Social Security benefits.

In 2010, the Number of Workers Per Social Security Beneficiary