Which of these statements best explains why the baby boom generation is expected to put a strain on the
Social Security and Medicare systems?

A.) Baby boomers make up a small part of the American population.

B.) It is a young generation that will reach retirement in the distant future.

C.) Baby boomers are the largest generation and have already begun reaching retirement age.

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Answer:

Baby boomer are the largest generation and have already behun reaching retirement age.

Explanation:

Baby boomers were born between 1944 and 1964. They are currently 56-76.

Baby Boomers will strain Social Security and Medicare systems because C.) They are the largest generation and ... reaching retirement age.

Why would Baby Boomers strain social security?

Social Security and Medicare are usually beneficial to those who have retired from employment.

Baby Boomers in the United States, have began to reach retirement age and because they are the largest generation, their sheer numbers will place quite a burden on Social Security according to estimates.

In conclusion, option C is correct.

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