Question

Franco and Marcia getting high speed Internet access at the same time. Francos provider charges $60 for installation and $42.95 per month. Marshals provider has free installation and charges $57.95 per month. After how many months will Franco and Marsha have paid the same amount for high-speed Internet service?

Answer 1

4 months

Explanation:

Franco's provider = 60 + 42.95x

Marshal's provider = 57.95x

Where,

x = number of months

Equate both charges

Franco's provider = Marshal's provider

60 + 42.95x = 57.95x

Subtract 42.95x From both sides

60 + 42.95x - 42.95x = 57.95x - 42.95x

60 = 15x

Divide both sides by 15

60 / 15 = 15x / 15

4 = x

x = 4 Months

Franco and Marshal would have paid the same amount for high-speed Internet service after 4 months