Question

A single subway ride for a student costs $1.25. A monthly pass costs $35.

A.Write an inequality that represents the number of times you can ride the subway each month for the monthly pass to be a better deal.

b. You ride the subway about 45 times per month. Should you buy the monthly pass? Explain.

Answer 1

b. yes u should refer taking the monthly pass, rather than paying every day $ 1.25

Explanation:

1.25×45= 56.25$ SPENDED LIKE THAT

35$×1 MONTH gives u 35 dollars to spend the money

Answer 2

A) x > 28 B) Yes

Explanation:

A) 35 ÷ 1.25 = 28

So for the monthly pass to be a better deal, you would need to ride it more than 28 times. So x > 28.

B) Yes. Without the monthly pass, then cost of riding the subway 45 times would be 45 x 1.25 = $56.25. As 56.25 > 35 it is more cost effective to buy the monthly pass.