Question

Margaret earned $4,000 during January of this year. She was unemployed for February and March, and during April she earned an additional $3,000. She did not work again until December, at which time she earned $1,200. How many quarters of coverage has Margaret earned for Social Security during this year?

Answer 1

Answer: 1 quarter

Step-by-step explanation:

Margaret worked and earned for the period of January, April and December respectively. Since 3 months make 1 quarter, she actually worked and earned for 3 months which equals 1 quarter of coverage.