Bill graduated with an electrical engineering technology degree. George graduated with a mechanical engineering degree. Which of the following can you infer about their education and careers?

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Bill earned a bachelor’s degree.
Bill earned a bachelor’s degree.

George earned an associate’s degree.
George earned an associate’s degree.

George went to school for a longer period of time than Bill.
George went to school for a longer period of time than Bill.

Bill went to school for a longer period of time than George.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided:

1. Bill graduated with an electrical engineering technology degree: This often indicates that he earned a bachelor's degree, as electrical engineering technology programs typically require a four-year course of study.

2. George graduated with a mechanical engineering degree: This also typically indicates a bachelor's degree, as most mechanical engineering programs are designed to be completed in four years.

From these points, we can infer that both Bill and George likely earned bachelor's degrees.

However, without additional information, we cannot definitively conclude anything about the lengths of their respective programs or if one went to school longer than the other. The statements about George or Bill earning an associate’s degree or going to school for a longer period of time than the other are not valid based on the evidence provided.

So, the most reasonable inference we can make is:

• Bill earned a bachelor’s degree.
• George earned a bachelor’s degree.

Both statements about them earning a bachelor’s degree are reasonable but they do not suggest any difference in the duration of their schooling.