Problem S5.11 Question Help A Southern Georgia school district is considering ordering 57 propane-fueled school buses. "They're healthier, they're cleaner buming, and they're much quieter than the diesel option," said a school administrator. Propane-powered buses also reduce greenhouse gasses by 25% compared to gasoline-powered buses and 5% compared to diesel ones. But they come at a premium-S109,000 for a propane model, $17,000 more than the diesel equivalent. The propane bus operating cost (above and beyond fuel cost) is 34 cents/rrils, compared to 43 cents for the diesel. Diesel fuel costs about $4/gallon in Georgia, about $1 more than propane. Bus mileage is 9 mpg for the propane model vs. 6 mpg for diesel. The life of a school bus in the district averages 8 years, and each bus travels an average of 26,000 miles per year because the district is so large and rural. Which bus is the better choice based on a life-cycle analysis? The total cost of using one propane-fueled bus during its life cycle is $. (Round your response to the nearest dollar.) Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer ? 2 parts remaining Clear All Check