Question

A business owner is comparing the cost of buying natural gas from two different companies.

• Company A charges a $6 fee plus $1.25 per therm (unit of heat).
• Company B charges a $9 fee plus $0.75 per therm (unit of heat).
For what number of therms will the cost be the same at both companies?
13.5 therms
9 therms
6 therms
12.75 therms

Answer 1

Answer: C. 6 therms

Explanation:

6 + 1.25(6) = $13.50

9 + 0.75(6) = $13.50

Correct me if I am incorrect.