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algebra

A phone plan charges $20 monthly plus $0.05/min. Another plan charges $0.10/min with no monthly fee. When is the first plan cheaper?

A

Less than 200 mins

B

Less than 400 mins

C

More than 200 mins

D

More than 400 mins

Correct Answer: D

Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer.

  1. Inequality: 20+0.05x<0.10x20 + 0.05x < 0.10x
  2. Subtract 0.05x: 20<0.05x20 < 0.05x
  3. Divide by 0.05: 400<x400 < x or x>400x > 400

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because inequality direction.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because calculation error.