For Most Students Attending State Universities, the Largest Cost Component

question 139

Multiple Choice

For most students attending state universities, the largest cost component of going to college is

• A) the cost of books and supplies.
• B) the cost of room and board.
• C) tuition.
• D) the opportunity cost in terms of forgone current income from the time spent attending college.

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Net Income

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Equity Method

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Journal Entries

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