C. THE AARP STUDY CITED IN THE THIRD PARAGRAPH REVEALS THAT 87% OF...

2. c. The AARP study cited in the third paragraph reveals that 87% of the baby boomers surveyed“planned to continue working for pay” once they reach retirement age. The passage does not state thatthe government raised the retirement age (choice a). Choices band eare incorrect because the AARPsurvey also notes that “between 25% and 44% of respondents reported they are not financially pre-pared to retire,” which means they will need supplemental income. A desire to remain active in theircommunity (choice d) is one of the reasons many baby boomers will continue to work, but it is thefactthat they will continue to work (not whythey will continue to work) that allays the fear of a bank-rupt system.