Daily SAT Question 5/19

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Answer to the previous question was sqrt(65), as everyone said.

In 2019, economists at the University of Chicago analyzed wage data from over 40,000 workers who had switched from in-office to remote positions. They found that, on average, remote workers received 8% lower wages than their in-office counterparts performing identical roles. However, when the researchers controlled for commuting costs, childcare savings, and geographic relocation to lower-cost areas, the net financial position of remote workers was actually 6% higher. The study's authors cautioned that this advantage was unevenly distributed: workers in expensive metropolitan areas gained the most, while those already living in affordable regions saw little difference.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

A) Remote workers earn less than in-office workers, creating a growing wage gap that economists find concerning.

B) The financial impact of remote work depends on a variety of factors beyond nominal salary, with geographic context playing a significant role.

C) Economists recommend that workers in expensive cities switch to remote positions to maximize their financial well-being.

D) Commuting costs are the single largest financial burden on in-office workers, according to University of Chicago researchers.

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