The Gather's have 2 cars. Last year, one car was driven about 13 500 km and has a fuel consumption rating of 8.1L/100km and 55 625km was put on the other car which has a fuel consumption rating of 6.3L/100km. The average cost of fuel during the year was $0.87/L. Using the following maintenance table, determine how much the Gather's spent on all relevant variable costs last year.
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Recommended Service
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Frequency (km)
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Approximate Cost ($)
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Lube, oil, filter
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5000
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29.99
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Tire rotation and brake inspection
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10 000
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34.50
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Wheel alignment inspection
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25 000
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64.99
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Tune-up and emission control
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50 000
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250.00
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Cooling system
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50 000
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84.95
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Brakes replaced
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50 000
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355.00
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