Two boating charter companies operate out of a port. Maritime Voyage charges $250 for the boat rental and $25 per person. Catamaran Command charges $75 for the boat rental and $50 per person. If a group has 10 customers, which charter should they choose? (1 point)

Responses

Catamaran Command; choose this charter for more than 7 customers.
Catamaran Command; choose this charter for more than 7 customers.

Maritime Voyage; choose this charter for more than 7 customers.
Maritime Voyage; choose this charter for more than 7 customers.

Maritime Voyage; choose this charter for less than 13 customers.
Maritime Voyage; choose this charter for less than 13 customers.

Catamaran Command; choose this charter for less than 13 customers.

1 answer

To determine which charter is cheaper for a group of 10 customers, we need to calculate the total cost for each company.

For Maritime Voyage:

  • Boat rental: $250
  • Cost per person: $25
  • Total cost for 10 customers = $250 + (10 * $25)
  • Total cost = $250 + $250 = $500

For Catamaran Command:

  • Boat rental: $75
  • Cost per person: $50
  • Total cost for 10 customers = $75 + (10 * $50)
  • Total cost = $75 + $500 = $575

Comparison of Total Costs:

  • Maritime Voyage: $500
  • Catamaran Command: $575

Since $500 (Maritime Voyage) is less than $575 (Catamaran Command), the group should choose Maritime Voyage.

Based on the options provided, the best choice is: Maritime Voyage; choose this charter for less than 13 customers.