Which of these statements best explains why the baby boom generation is expected to put a strain on the Social Security and Medicare systems?

The baby boom generation is unusually large, so many people will need retirement benefits and health care around the same time. Because baby boomers have already begun reaching retirement age, they are putting increasing demands on Social Security and Medicare. Choice C correctly states both reasons; A and B contradict the facts.

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