Rob Retiree gets a Social Security benefit of $800 per month. His wife receives a benefit equal to 50 percent of Rob's benefit. If they take an additional $300 per month from savings, what will their monthly income be?

A. 1,100

B. 1,500

C. 1,600

D. 1,900

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2 June, 08:13

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Arianna Rojas · Answer 1

The correct answer is B

Claire Moss · Answer 2

The answer is B. $800 /.5% = $400+$800+$300 = $1500

Rob Retiree gets a Social Security benefit of $800 per month. His wife receives a benefit equal to 50 percent of Rob's benefit. If they take an additional $300 per month from savings, what will their monthly income be?A. 1,100B. 1,500C. 1,600D. 1,900