Question

Jade and Andre decide to get healthy and want to join the gym. Jade says that 24 Hour Fitness costs $50 per month. Andre visited LA Fitness and said that the initial fee was $99, and then it was $30 per month. Which is the better deal at the beginning? Which is the better over time?

A) 24 hour and then LA fitness
B) 24 hour always
C) LA fitness and then 24 hour fitness
D) LA fitness always

Answer 1

Joining 24 Hour Fitness is the better deal at the beginning, while joining LA Fitness and then switching to 24 Hour Fitness is the better deal over time. Correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which is the better deal at the beginning, we compare the initial costs of both gyms. Jade mentions that 24 Hour Fitness costs $50 per month with no mention of an initial fee. On the other hand, Andre states that LA Fitness has an initial fee of $99, in addition to the $30 per month. Therefore, at the beginning, joining 24 Hour Fitness is the better deal due to the absence of an initial fee.

To determine which is the better deal over time, we need to compare the total cost of membership over a specific period. Since the period is not mentioned, we'll compare the annual cost. 24 Hour Fitness costs $600 per year, while LA Fitness costs $459 per year (initial fee + 12 monthly payments). Therefore, over time, joining LA Fitness and then 24 Hour Fitness is the better deal.