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paying for college pays off. over the course of a lifetime, people with a bachelor’s degree earn about ______ more than people with only a high school degree.
$600,000
$400,000
$500,000
$300,000

Explanation:

This question relates to the economic benefits of education, which falls under the Business discipline, specifically Economics (a subfield of Business). The key point is knowing the typical lifetime earnings difference between a bachelor's degree and a high school degree. Research and data show that over a lifetime, people with a bachelor’s degree earn about $600,000 more than those with only a high school degree.

Answer:

A. $600,000