Explain whether each of the following persons would be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits based on the deceased worker’s earnings record.

Treat each item separately.

a. A dependent daughter, age 20, who is attending college full time.

b. A surviving spouse, age 60, who has been out of the labor force for several years.

c. A surviving spouse, age 35, who is caring for an unmarried child, age 16.

d. A surviving spouse, age 55, who has no children under age 16 in her care.

e. A dependent parent, age 80, who was receiving financial help from the deceased worker.