Question

Merv is trying a phone plan that costs $20 per month plus $0.10 per text message. If they send 150 text messages in a month, what is their total phone bill?(1 point)
Responses

$35
$35

$30
$30

$25
$25

$40
$40

Answer 1

To calculate Merv's total phone bill for the month, we can break down the costs as follows:

1. Monthly plan cost: $20
2. Cost per text message: $0.10
3. Number of text messages sent: 150

First, calculate the total cost for text messages:
\[
0.10 \, \text{(cost per text)} \times 150 \, \text{(number of texts)} = 15 \, \text{dollars}
\]

Now, add the monthly plan cost to the total cost of texts:
\[
20 \, \text{(monthly plan)} + 15 \, \text{(texts)} = 35 \, \text{dollars}
\]

Therefore, Merv's total phone bill would be **$35**.