Question

Ellen White is choosing between two fitness centers. Center A charges $300 per year for unlimited use of all facilities. Center B charges a $35 sign up fee, a $15 monthly fee, and $5 per aerobics class. If Ellen does aerobics once a week, which club is least expensive for her to use for a year?

Answer 1

Center A = $300 for a year (unlimited)

Center B = $35 + $15 a week + $5 per class.

12 months in a year, $15 * 12 = $180.

52 weeks in a year, $5 * 52 = $260.

Center B = $35 + $180 + $260 = $475.

$300 < $475, therefore A is less expensive to use for a year.