Joyce wants to go to the zoo with her friend over spring break. You can pay $45 to get into the zoo each time, or join a membership for $50 and then only pay $20 each visit to the zoo. How many times will Joyce need to visit the zoo to justify the expense of the membership fee?

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Answer 1

To justify the expense of the membership fee, Joyce would need to visit the zoo 3 times.

Option 1: Without the membership
Cost per visit: $45
Total cost for 3 visits: 3 * $45 = $<<3*45=135>>

Option 2: With the membership
Membership fee: $50
Cost per visit: $20
Total cost for 3 visits: $50 + (3 * $20) = $50 + $60 = $<<50+60=110>>

Since $135 is greater than $110, Joyce would need to visit the zoo at least 3 times to justify the expense of the membership fee.