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Catherine is using the table to predict the cost of one year of education at a four-year private college.

Category
Predicted Cost
tuition
$32,250
room and board
$10,590
transportation
$2,460
books and fees
$1,980
other
$750

She predicts she will receive $14,000 in grants annually. Catherine does not own a car and plans to live near campus where she will rely on the free bus system for transportation. What is the minimum amount Catherine should expect to contribute to her education annually?
$31,570
$34,030
$45,570
$48,030

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Total cost = 32,250 + 10,590 + 2,460 + 1,980 + 750 = $48,030.
She gets $14,000 in grants and will not pay the $2,460 transportation.
Out‑of‑pocket = 48,030 − 14,000 − 2,460 = $31,570.

Answer: $31,570.