To determine which option is best, we need to compare the total cost for each option based on the number of visits within the given budget.
Option 1: Paying per visit
Since the cost is $28 per visit, we can divide the budgeted amount ($150) by the individual visit cost to find the maximum number of visits possible:
Max visits = $150 / $28 ≈ 5.36 visits
Since we can't have a decimal number of visits, we must round down to the nearest whole number. This means we can only afford 5 visits using this option.
Total cost for 5 visits = 5 visits × $28 per visit = $140
Option 2: Purchasing monthly membership and paying per visit
The cost of a monthly membership is $90, and each visit costs an additional $15. Let's calculate the total cost based on the number of visits that we can afford within the budget:
Number of visits within budget = ($150 - $90) / $15
Number of visits within budget = $60 / $15 = 4 visits
Since we can only afford 4 visits, the membership will cover all of them, and there will be no extra charge for additional visits.
Total cost for 4 visits = $90 + 4 visits × $15 per visit = $90 + $60 = $150
Comparing the total costs of both options, it is evident that Option 2 is more beneficial. With Option 2, we can have more visits (4 compared to 5 with Option 1) while staying within our budget. So, the best option is to purchase the monthly membership for $90 and pay $15 for each visit.
An amusement park that you are excited to try is $28 per visit.
You have the option to purchase a monthly membership for $90 and then pay $15 for each visit.
You have budgeted $150 for visiting the park this summer. Which option is best?
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