Question

this is a multi - part item.
a refrigerator costs $850. the estimated yearly operating cost of the
refrigerator is $62.
average annual cost = \\(\frac{\text{purchase price + total operating cost}}{\text{number of years}}\\)
which expression represents the total cost, in dollars, of owning the
refrigerator for x years?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify fixed and variable costs

The purchase price is a fixed cost (\$850). The operating cost is variable: \$62 per year, so for \( x \) years, it's \( 62x \).

Step2: Calculate total cost

Total cost = Purchase price + Total operating cost = \( 850 + 62x \).

Answer:

\( 850 + 62x \)