Using the crossover mileage between the hybrid vehicle and the alternative vehicle from a competing auto manufacturer below, what is the crossover point in years?
Hybrid Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
$18,000
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
$0.14
Useful Life of Vehicle
14
Miles per Year
16,000
Miles per Gallon
33
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
$3.84
Alternative Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
$20,000
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
$0.08
Useful Life of Vehicle
14
Miles per Year
16,000
Miles per Gallon
36
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
$3.84
Given that the crossover mileage is 28,696 miles, the crossover point in years is years (round your response to two decimal places).