Frankie trained as a mechanic while she was in high school.As part of her schedule, she spent the morning completing her academic coursework and then spent the afternoon at a vocational training center learning from a master mechanic.After high school graduation, she was hired by an auto repair shop.After years of working, Frankie is considered an expert in auto repair.Based on how long it takes to develop expertise in any particular field, what is Frankie's likely minimum age?

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According to research, it takes about 10 years of deliberate practice to become an expert in a particular field. Assuming Frankie started her vocational training at age 14 or 15, it is likely that she would have needed until around age 28 to gain expert status in auto repair.

Frankie Trained as a Mechanic While She Was in High