Math Problem Statement
Cell Phone Plan A charges $25 per month plus $10 per gigabyte of data. Cell Phone Plan B charges $50 per month plus $5 per gigabyte of data. What number of gigabytes of data results in the same cost for one month?
Solution
Let the number of gigabytes of data be .
For Plan A, the total cost is: where $25 is the base monthly charge, and $10 per gigabyte of data is the additional charge.
For Plan B, the total cost is: where $50 is the base monthly charge, and $5 per gigabyte of data is the additional charge.
To find the number of gigabytes of data where both plans have the same cost, set the equations equal to each other:
Solve for :
- Subtract from both sides:
- Subtract 25 from both sides:
- Divide both sides by 5:
So, the number of gigabytes of data that results in the same cost for one month is 5 gigabytes.
Would you like more details or explanations on this? Here are five questions to consider:
- What happens if you use more than 5 gigabytes?
- How does the cost comparison change for different usage levels?
- Can we generalize this for other monthly base charges?
- How would the results change if the per-gigabyte cost increased?
- What would be the total cost for 10 gigabytes under each plan?
Tip: In problems like these, always look for the point where two cost structures intersect to compare them effectively.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Cost Comparison
Formulas
Cost_A = 25 + 10x
Cost_B = 50 + 5x
Theorems
Linear Equation Solving
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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