Timothy quits his job, which pay $86000 a year, to enrol in a 3-year graduate program .His annual school expenses are $64900 for tuition, $8500 for books , and $13000 for food . What is his opportunity cost for attending the graduate program?

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Timothy quits his job, which pay $86000 a year, to enrol in a 3-year graduate program .His annual school expenses are $64900 for tuition, $8500 for books , and $13000 for food .

What is his opportunity cost for attending the graduate program?

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