Question

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what would the estimated total cost be for a business to employ an engineer with a median annual salary of $55,000 and a computer programmer with a median salary of $52,000 for 5 years?
$107,000
$327,000
$535,000
$315,000

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total annual salary

Add the annual salaries of the engineer and the computer - programmer. $55000 + 52000=107000$.

Step2: Calculate 5 - year cost

Multiply the total annual salary by 5. $107000\times5 = 535000$.

Answer:

$535,000$