Question

Lenny is considering becoming a physical therapist. He has summarized what he has learned about the career in the following table.
Physical Therapist
Average Annual
Income
$78,000
Education
master's or doctorate degree (six to seven years of schooling)
Occupational
Outlook
many jobs available, particularly in rural areas
What would NOT be a benefit of becoming a physical therapist that Lenny should consider?
Select the best answer from the choices provided.
• A.
The cost of the required education would be offset by the high average annual income.
• B.
The occupational outlook increases the likelihood of earning close to the average annual income.
• C.
The occupational outlook can be increased by choosing to live in a particular area.
• D.
The cost of the education required will be less than a career requiring four years of schooling.

Answer 1

Thoughts? As a major hint, this career requires 6-7 yrs of schooling as stated in the table. How does that compare to four years of schooling in terms of cost?

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is D because if the career requires six to seven years of schooling then why would Lennie need to consider how much the cost of education will be for a career that requires about four years of schooling, he doesn't so D would be correct.

Answer 3

The answer is D. The choice D is incorrect because the summary does not provide any information about the cost comparison of a career requiring four years of schooling versus a master's or doctorate degree in physical therapy. The other options are all possible benefits that Lenny should consider when deciding whether or not to become a physical therapist.