Question

Megan’s TV had a base price of $189 and the sales tax was 6.88%. Over the next four years, the TV consumed an average of $0.06 of electricity every day. It also needed repairs twice, costing $29 each time. After four years, Megan got a new TV. What was the lifetime cost of Megan’s TV? (Remember that one in every four years is a leap year.)

a.
$357.68
b.
$318.66
c.
$347.66
d.
$351.65

Answer 1

347.66 is your answer

Explanation:

glad to help btw the answer is on edge 2021.

Answer 2

Explanation:

price of tv and sales tax = 1.0688×$189 = $202.0032 ≅ $202.00

4 years = 3×365 days + 366 days = 1461 days

cost of electricity = 1461 days × $0.06/day = $87.66

lifetime cost = purchase price + electricity + repairs

= $202.00 + $87.66 + 2·$29

= $347.66