Question

A nutrition store starts a new membership program. Members of the program pay $52 to join and can purchase a canister of protein powder for $42.50. Non-members pay $49 for a canister of protein powder. After how many canisters is the total cost the same for the members as it is for non-members?

Answer 1

Explanation:

We can make a equation for this.

X = canisters of protein powder

52 + 42.5x = 49x

Subtract 42.5x from both sides

52 = 6.5x

Divide both sides by 6.5x

x = 8

After 8 canisters, they will be equal.