Sarah and Joe are seeking to join a gym. Sarah saw on television that Great Gym is offering membership at $19.50 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $59. Joe plans to join Wacky Workout World because Wacky Workout World only charges $9.50 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $149.

Question

If Sarah decides to join Great Gym and Joe joins Wacky Workout World, who would pay less during the first year of membership? Show your work.

Answer 1

Great Gym:

59 + (19.5 * 12) = ?

Wacky World:

149 + (9.5 * 12) = ?