Question

Bowling Alley A charges $5 admission and $3.50 per game. Bowling Alley B

charges $25 admission, but offers unlimited games with no additional charge.
a. How much does it cost to play four games at each bowling alley?
b. How much does it cost to play five games at each bowling alley?
c. When is it financially more beneficial to bowl at Bowling Alley B?

Answer 1

a. 19, 25

b. 22.25, 25

c. When you want to play more than five games.

Explanation:

a. 5 + 3.50 × 4 = 19, B is always $25

b. 5 + 3.50 × 5 = 22.25, B is always $25

c. 5 + 3.50 × 6 = 26, six games cost more than $25.