Question
The Perez family is researching the cost of keeping their dog at a kennel during an upcoming vacation. The local kennel allows “Silver” families to pay a rate of $36 per day. For a fee, families can buy a “Gold” membership and will be allowed to board their dogs at a discounted rate as shown in the table.
Total Cost, Including Membership Fee, to Board a Dog
Type of membership
1 Day
2 Days
7 Days
Silver
$36
$72
$252
Gold
$70
$90
$190
What is the cost of a Gold membership?
$20
$34
$50
$70
Total Cost, Including Membership Fee, to Board a Dog
Type of membership
1 Day
2 Days
7 Days
Silver
$36
$72
$252
Gold
$70
$90
$190
What is the cost of a Gold membership?
$20
$34
$50
$70
Answers
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
Let m be the membership fee and r the Gold daily rate. From the table:
m + r = 70
m + 2r = 90
Subtracting gives r = 20, so m = 70 − 20 = 50.
Answer: $50.
m + r = 70
m + 2r = 90
Subtracting gives r = 20, so m = 70 − 20 = 50.
Answer: $50.
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