Compare the cost to make 48 kg of ice using two different refrigerators; one has a COP of 5.00 and the other has a COP of 6.00. Electricity costs $0.10 per kWh. Using the same assumptions given in the example, find the cost difference (in dollars) between the refrigerators to freeze the water.

Compare the cost to make 48 kg of ice using two different refrigerators; one has a COP of 5.00 and the other has a COP of 6.00. Electricity costs $0.10 per kWh. Using the same assumptions given in the example, find the cost difference (in dollars) between the refrigerators to freeze the water.

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