Math Problem Statement
Samir and Ben are planning a day trip with their friends. Samir wants to go to a waterpark that charges $40 per person for admission, plus $5 per person for tube rentals. Ben wants to go to a rock-climbing gym that charges $150 to rent the facility, plus an additional $20 per person. Which equation can you use to find p, the number of people who would need to go on the trip for the two options to cost the same?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Cost Comparison
Formulas
Total cost of waterpark = 45p
Total cost of rock-climbing gym = 150 + 20p
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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