Question

The average salary for a teacher is $55,000 per year. A physician makes on average $220,000. If you consider the earning potential of both over a 30 year period, what is the difference between the teacher's earnings as compared to the physician's wages?

A. $165,000
B. $1,430,000
C. $4,950,000
D. $6,545,000

Answer 1

It's C, because 55,000 times 30 equals 1,650,000. 220,000 times 30 equals 6,600,000. 6,600,000 minus 1,650,000 equals 4,950,000.