ABC's Set for life?

Flipping through the channels I came upon Set For Life. How do they determine the starting amount for the game?

Cardinals = Greatness2007-07-27T20:10:15Z

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This is according to Wikipedia:

Before the game starts, an unaired "qualifying round" is played to determine the amount of a monthly check (the highest value so far earned is $4,625/month; the maximum possible value has not been stated).

Anonymous2007-07-28T00:43:57Z

I love ABC only for the "Chasers War on Everything" and some other shows there.... Ah yes your question... I have no idea mate!

ZORRO2007-07-28T00:39:50Z

I have no idea!