If 50% of the budget for Federal Pensions were to be reallocated as Social Security expenses, the size of the Social Security budget would increase by what percent? 

A) 1.75% 

B) 8.75% 

C) 17.75% 

D) 21.75%

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UNITED STATES FEDERAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2010 Defense 20% Social Security 20% Medicare 13% All other expenses combined 13% Veterans Benefits 3.1% Federal Pensions 3.5% Education 3.7% Unemployment Compensation 4.6% Welfare/Food Stamps 5.3% Interest on National Debt 5.7% Medicaid/Child Health Insurance 8%