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A regular model refrigerator cost $514 and has a estimated

annual operating cost of $84. An energy saving model cost $610 and has a estimated annual operating cost of $60. How many years will it take for the total cost of buying and operating each model be the same? Can you give the equation. Please

User Nk SP
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Answer:

4 years

Explanation:

equation

514+84x=610+60x

24x=96

96/24=4

4 years

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