Leslie currently spends $20 to have her yard raked each fall. Leslie is considering buying a leaf blower for $70. The model she is considering usually lasts four years. What is the total monetary cost or benefit of buying the leaf blower?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
Select one of the options below as your answer:A. a cost of $50 B. a benefit of $50 C. a cost of $10 D. a benefit of $10

Question

Leslie currently spends $20 to have her yard raked each fall. Leslie is considering buying a leaf blower for $70. The model she is considering usually lasts four years. What is the total monetary cost or benefit of buying the leaf blower?


Select the best answer from the choices provided.
Select one of the options below as your answer:A. a cost of $50 B. a benefit of $50 C. a cost of $10 D. a benefit of $10

anonymous · Answer

She normally pays $20 per year. For 4 years it would be (20 x 4) $80.
If she bought a $70 leaf blower that should last 4 years ...she would make her money back in less then 4 years. In fact, at the 4 year mark, she would be paying $10 less.
So, I think the answer would be a $10 benefit.