Question

Sarah and Joe are seeking to join a gym. Sarah saw on television that Great Gym is offering membership at $19.50 per month, plus a one-time registration
fee of $59. Joe plans to join Workout World because Workout World only charges $9.50 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $149.

3. If Sarah decides to join Great Gym and Joe joins Workout World, who would pay less during the first month of membership? Show your work.

Answer 1

Sarah because if you add up the one time registration fee and the amount per month for one month it would be less than Joe's

Answer 2

Sarah's fees:
$19.50 monthly fee PLUS
$59.00 registration fee
EQUALS
$$78.50

Joe's fees:
$9.50 monthly
PLUS
$149.00 registration
EQUALS
$158.50

So Sarah pays $80.00 less than Joe.