In Exercises 11-14, use the formula
Round all computations to the nearest dollar.
The table shows the expense of operating and awning four selected cars, by average costs per mile. Use the appropriate information in the table to solve Exercises 13-16.
AVERAGE ANNUAL COSTS OF OWNINGAND OPERATING A CAR | |||
Average Costs per Mile | |||
Make and Model | Operating | Ownership | Total |
Cadillac STS | $0.26 | $0.72 | $0.98 |
Mercury Grand Marquis GS | $0.23 | $0.42 | $0.65 |
Honda Accord LX | $0.21 | $0.34 | $0.55 |
Toyota Corolla CE | $0.15 | $0.25 | $0.40 |
Source: Runzheimer International |
a. If you drive 14,000 miles per years, what is the total annual expense for a Toyota Corolla CE?
b. If the total annual expense for a Toyota Corolla CE is deposited at the end of each year into an IRA paying 8.5% compounded yearly, how much will be saved at the end of six years?
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