Tom is deciding whether or not he should become a member of the gym to use their basketball courts. The membership cost is $125. Members

Answer 1

of the gym are allowed to use the basketball courts for free, while non-members have to pay a fee of $10 each time they want to use the courts. Tom loves playing basketball and wants to play at least twice a month.

If Tom becomes a member, it will cost him $125 upfront, but he can use the basketball courts as often as he wants without any additional cost. If he doesn't become a member, he will have to pay $10 each time he wants to play.

Let's calculate the costs for both options:

Membership cost for Tom = $125
Non-member cost for Tom (playing twice a month for one year) = $10 x 2 x 12 = $240

In this case, it would be more cost-effective for Tom to become a member since the membership cost of $125 is lower than the non-member cost of $240 for playing twice a month for a year. Additionally, as a member, Tom can play basketball as often as he wants without incurring any extra expenses.