OCS Paper 2

Q. John needs to choose between two job offers.

Offer A has higher salary but is located in a city with a high cost of living. Offer B has a lower salary but is situated in a town with a lower cost of living. Which job offer should John choose?
(A) Offer A
(B) Offer B
(C) None
(D) Cannot be determined

Question from Odisha OCS Paper 2 2024

The correct answer is (D) Cannot be determined

Explanation:

To determine which job offer John should choose, we need to consider the factors provided in the question.Β 

1. Offer A: This job has a higher salary but is located in a city with a high cost of living. While the salary is higher, the increased cost of living might offset the financial benefits. Without knowing the exact salary and cost of living, we cannot determine if this offer is better.

2. Offer B: This job has a lower salary but is in a town with a lower cost of living. The lower cost of living might make this offer more financially viable, but again, without specific numbers, we cannot conclude if this is the better option.

3. Other Factors: The decision might also depend on other factors such as career growth opportunities, work-life balance, personal preferences (e.g., preference for city life vs. town life), and John’s long-term goals. None of these details are provided in the question.

Since the question lacks sufficient information to make a definitive choice, the correct answer is:

Correct Answer: (D) Cannot be determined

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