By 2010,the federal government will spend $229 billion on programs for children.The amount they will spend on programs for the elderly is:

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The question provides information that the federal government will spend $229 billion on programs for children by 2010, but it does not give any information on how much it will spend on programs for the elderly. Therefore, we need to look at some data. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, in 2018 the federal government spent $1.1 trillion on programs for the elderly, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. This amount is significantly higher than any of the other options listed, making B) the best choice.

By 2010,the Federal Government Will Spend $229 Billion on Programs