Question

Samuel wants to attend a four- year university with an annual tuition of $16,700. He has $21,000 in savings and earned a grant for $6,000 for each year of college.

How much more does Samuel need to pay for the tuition for all four years?

Answer 1

He would need to pay 21,800

Answer 2

21,800

Explanation:

Total costs is $16,700 x 4 years = 66,800

He saved 21,000 + receives 24,000 (6,000x4) grants for a total of 45,000 saved.

costs of 66,800 - receipts of 45,000 = 21,800 needed.