In 1985, college graduates averaged $508 in weekly earnings. This amount has increased by approximately $25 in weekly earnings per year. By contrast, in 1985, people with less than four years of high school averaged $270 in weekly earnings. This amount has only increased by approximately $4 in weekly earnings per year. How many years after 1985 will college graduates be earning three times the amount per week that people with less than four years of high school earn? (Round to the nearest whole number.) In which year will this occur? What will be the weekly earnings for each group at

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In 1985, college graduates averaged $508 in weekly earnings.  This amount has increased by approximately $25 in weekly earnings per year.  By contrast, in 1985, people with less than four years of high school averaged $270 in weekly earnings.  This amount has only increased by approximately $4 in weekly earnings per year.  How many years after 1985 will college graduates be earning three times the amount per week that people with less than four years of high school earn?  (Round to the nearest whole number.)  In which year will this occur?  What will be the weekly earnings for each group at