Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.2 Rates - 5.2 Exercises - Page 346: 42

Answer

Plan A

Work Step by Step

For Plan A, the cost would be: $$=45 + 30 \\ =75$$ For Plan B, the cost would be: $$ =30+ (25)(5) \\ =155$$ For Plan C, the cost would be: $$ =60+(1.5)(500) \\ = 810$$ Thus, Plan A is the best option.
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