At Age 40, Joe Is Considering Quitting His Job and Going

question 71

Multiple Choice

At age 40, Joe is considering quitting his job and going back for a college degree. He needs two more years full-time. Tuition is $10,000 per year. He earns $30,000 per year. A college degree would raise his annual income by $10,000 per year. He will retire at age 70. His cost of going back to college is

• A)10,000 × .
• B)20,000 × .
• C)30,000 × .
• D)40,000 × .

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