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?

Answer 1

Cost of paying someone to rake her yard for for years would be $80. The leaf blower would cost $70. So she would save $10 buy buying the leaf blower.