The total cost when 881 minutes is used is $477.50.
<h3>What are the equation that model the question?</h3>
a + 480b = 277 equation 1
a + 990b = 532 equation 2
Where:
- a = flat fee
- b = variable fee
<h3>What is the flat fee and the variable fee?</h3>
Subtract equation 1 from equation 2
510b = 255
b = 255 / 510
b = $0.50
In order to determine the flat fee, substitute for b in equation 1
a + 480(0.5) = 277
a + 240 = 277
a = 277 - 240
a = $37
<h3>What is the total cost when 881 minutes is used?</h3>
Total cost = flat fee + (variable cost x number of minutes spoken)
$37 + (881 x 0.5) = $477.50
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