Question

exercise 2.2 theme 1 | lesson 2: economic way of thinking
the boring school mystery
most high school students believe school is boring. yet most students graduate from high school. why do students stay in school if school is so boring? can the handy dandy guide provide the answer to this mystery? there are many reasons to stay in school and many reasons to drop out. for each of the following reasons, put an \s\ for \stay in school\ or a \d\ for \drop out of school.\ then use the handy dandy guide to explain why more people stay in school than drop out.

1. _____ high school dropouts can get a job and thus provide more financial help for their families than their friends in high school can.
2. _____ high school graduates will have higher incomes in the future than the incomes of high school dropouts.
3. _____ high school graduates are able to go on to college.
4. _____ high school students must follow school rules, which limit freedom.
5. _____ high school dropouts can work full-time and have a better car, clothes, and social life than their friends in high school.
6. ___ parents are happy when their children graduate from high school.
7. _____ school activities, such as sports and music, are fun for many students.
8. _____ increased knowledge opens up increased choices and opportunities.

Explanation:

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Step1: Analyze the reason

This reason is about a benefit of dropping out (getting a job to help family financially), so it's a reason to drop out.

Step2: Assign the letter

Since it's a reason to drop out, we use "D".

Step1: Analyze the reason

This reason is about a future benefit (higher income) of graduating, so it's a reason to stay.

Step2: Assign the letter

Since it's a reason to stay, we use "S".

Step1: Analyze the reason

This reason is about a benefit (ability to go to college) of graduating, so it's a reason to stay.

Step2: Assign the letter

Since it's a reason to stay, we use "S".

Answer:

D

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