You wish to take an Excel course. You may enroll at one within your school or you may take a community class at the local library. You've gathered the following information to aid in your decision-making process.

Costs/Benefits College Course Community Course Cost $3,000 $1,000 Distance to course 0.25 miles (walking distance) 15 miles (driving distance) Timing of course Weekday Weekend Number of meetings 16 8 Qualitative considerations Convenience, quality of instruction Flexibility, brief duration Pretend transportation (gas, mileage, and parking) cost $200 per class session at the library.

If you consider solely the cost - including transportation - of each alternative, which would you choose? Multiple Choice Neither alternative Community course Both alternatives College course