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Unlike a funded pension system, in which contributions are invested to pay future beneficiaries, a pay-as-you-go approach is the foundation of Social Security.
(A) a pay-as-you-go approach is the foundation of Social Security
(B) the foundation of Social Security is a pay-as-you-go approach
(C) the approach of Social Security is pay-as-you-go
(D) Social Security's approach is pay-as-you-go
(E) Social Security is founded on a pay-as-you-go approach
Concepts tested here: Comparisons• Comparisons must only be made between similar things.
A: Trap.
1/ This answer choice incorrectly compares "a funded pension system" to "a pay-as-you-go approach"; remember, comparisons must only be made between similar things.
B:1/ This answer choice incorrectly compares "a funded pension system" to "the foundation of Social Security"; remember, comparisons must only be made between similar things.
C:1/ This answer choice incorrectly compares "a funded pension system" to "the approach of Social Security"; remember, comparisons must only be made between similar things.
D:1/ This answer choice incorrectly compares "a funded pension system" to "Social Security's approach"; remember, comparisons must only be made between similar things.
E: Correct.1/ This answer choice correctly compares "a funded pension system" to "Social Security"; remember, comparisons must only be made between similar things.
Hence, E is the best answer choice.All the best!
Experts' Global Team