The following functions give the total cost of owning different cars as a function of the number of miles n traveled since purchase. Total cost includes the purchase price plus ongoing expenses like tires and repairs. Car A: A(n)=0.14n+15000 Car B: B(n)=0.2n+28000 Car C: C(n)=0.09n+22000 Match each description to the appropriate car. Group of answer choices The most expensive car to purchase. The cheapest car to operate per mile.

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The following functions give the total cost of owning different cars as a function of the number of miles n traveled since purchase.  Total cost includes the purchase price plus ongoing expenses like tires and repairs.

  • Car A:  A(n)=0.14n+15000
  • Car B:  B(n)=0.2n+28000
  • Car C:  C(n)=0.09n+22000

Match each description to the appropriate car.

Group of answer choices
The most expensive car to purchase.
 
                                                           
 
The cheapest car to operate per mile.
 
                                                           
 
The car with the lowest total cost of ownership after 60,000 miles.
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