imothy quits his job, which pays him $96600 a year to enroll in a 4 years graduate program. His annual school expenses are $52000 for tuition, $6000 for books and $2500 for food. What is his opportunity cost for attending the graduate program?

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 Timothy quits his job, which pays him $96600 a year to enroll in a 4 years graduate program. His annual school expenses are $52000 for tuition, $6000 for books and $2500 for food.

What is his opportunity cost for attending the graduate program?

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