Question

Lisa wants to buy a phone card for $5. Company X charges $0.37 for the first minute and $0.08 for each additional minute. Company Y charges $0.52 for the first minute and $0.14 for each additional minute. If Lisa makes just one call, which phone company gives her more minutes for $5? How many more minutes?

Answer 1

Company X - 5.00-.37=4.63/.08=57

You get 57 minutes for this company

Company Y - 5.00-.52=4.48/.14=32

You get 32 minutes for this company

Company X gives you more minutes for $5.00

Answer 2

Correct answer is B. Company X; about 26 minutes

Explanation: