The annual Social Security surplus has been _____ a year.

A) somewhat less than $100 billion
B) over $100 billion
C) somewhat less than $200 billion
D) over $200 billion

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The annual Social Security surplus has been _____ a year.A) somewhat less than $100 billionB) over $100 billionC) somewhat less than $200 billionD) over $200 billion

brittany fulks · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The term surplus implies that the amount is more than what is needed or expected. Therefore, the most appropriate option is B, which states that the annual Social Security surplus is over $100 billion per year.

The annual Social Security surplus has been _____ a year.

A) somewhat less than $100 billion
B) over $100 billion
C) somewhat less than $200 billion
D) over $200 billion

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