Question

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why would finding graduation rates be helpful in determining an
institution’s return on investment?
it shows that the value of the education can increase over time, improving a
return on investment.
taking longer to complete higher education means that you savor the learning
and this increases a return on investment.
a school that shows students take more years to graduate may show that the
quality of the classes is not great.
taking more than four years to graduate adds to the cost of tuition, books, and
room and board making the education cost more.

Explanation:

To determine an institution’s return on investment (ROI), we analyze how graduation rates relate to costs. If students take longer than four years to graduate, they incur additional costs (tuition, books, room/board). Higher costs with the same or lower benefits (degree) reduce ROI. So this option explains how graduation timelines (tied to rates) impact cost and thus ROI. Other options are incorrect: A confuses education value over time with ROI mechanics; B’s “savoring learning” doesn’t relate to financial ROI; C focuses on class quality, not direct ROI calculation via cost - benefit of graduation timelines.

Answer:

D. Taking more than four years to graduate adds to the cost of tuition, books, and room and board making the education cost more.