Which of the following is the major reason why thefuture of the Social Security Trust Fund is thought to be infinancial trouble?a. Social Security taxes have been cut.b. The majority of Americans oppose the program. 577c. The ratio of retired beneficiaries to contributing workershas declined.d. Congress has no control over the Social Security program.e. None of the above.

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