Thabaneng high school is considering renting a photocopier. they approached two companies (company A and B).company A:charges a rental of R800 per month,which includes 3000 free copies per month. therefore a charge of 5cents copy applies.company B:charges a rental of R600 per month,which is includes 2500 free copies per month.thereafter a charge of 10 cents per copy applies. table 1:monthly cost (in rand)of renting a photocopier number of copies made 0 2000 2500 3000 4000 6000 7000 8000.company A 800 800 800 800 Q 950 1000 1050.company B 600 600 P 650 750 950 1050 1150.
1.1.1 determine the missing values P and Q
1.1.2 write down a formula that can be used to calculate the total cost of renting a photocopier from
(a)company A
(b)company B
1.1.3 the line illustrating the total for company B has been drawn on the answer sheet provided. on the same system of axes,drawn line graph to illustrate the total rental cost for company A
1.1.4 determine the number of photocopies made if the total renting cost for both companies are the same.
1.1.5 thabaneng high school makes an average of 7000 copies per month. calculate how much the school will save by choosing the cheaper rental option and identify the company that charges the lower total cost.
1.1.6 explain what happens when 6000 copies are made in terms of both the companies.
1.1.7 besides funds,name other considerations that may affect the choice of the renting company.