Zuri makes $55,000 a year and works for 36 years. Carter makes $58,000 a year and works 34 years. Who will have the higher lifetime income?
A)Carter will make $8,000 more in her lifetime.
B)Carter will make more because she makes more each year.
C)Zuri will make $8,000 more in her lifetime.
D)Zuri will make more because she is working more years.
C) Zuri will make $8,000 more in her lifetime.
Calculation:
Zuri's lifetime income = $55,000/year * 36 years = $1,980,000
Carter's lifetime income = $58,000/year * 34 years = $1,972,000
Therefore, Zuri will have the higher lifetime income by $8,000.