A cell phone carrier charges a fixed monthly fee plus a constant rate for each minute used.   Part 1. In January, the total cost for 300 minutes was $70 while in February, the total cost for 350 minutes was $75. The constant charge for each minute used is:   a. 0.11 b. 0.12 c. 0.1   Part 2. The fixed monthly fee charged by the carrier is

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A cell phone carrier charges a fixed monthly fee plus a constant rate for each minute used.

 

Part 1. In January, the total cost for 300 minutes was $70 while in February, the total cost for 350 minutes was $75. The constant charge for each minute used is:

 

a. 0.11

b. 0.12

c. 0.1

 

Part 2. The fixed monthly fee charged by the carrier is?

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