The bus fare in a city is $2.00. People who use the bus have the option of purchasing a monthly coupon book for $30.00. With the coupon book, the fare is reduced to $1.00. Determine the number of times in a month the bus must be used so that the total monthly cost without the coupon book is the same as the total monthly cost with the coupon book.

The bus fare in a city is $2.00. People who use the bus have the option of purchasing a monthly coupon book for $30.00. With the coupon book, the fare is reduced to $1.00. Determine the number of times in a month the bus must be used so that the total monthly cost without the coupon book is the same as the total monthly cost with the coupon book.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter1: Foundations

Section1.4: Multiply And Divide Integers

Problem 1.126TI: Bill uses the ATM on campus because it is convenient. However, each time he uses it he is charged a...

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