Question

Fred's family wants to switch cell phone plans. Hot Spot Mobile is offering a one-time discount of $50 for families that use multiple phones with their service. Fred's family uses 5 phones, and the salesperson said the first month's payment, which includes the discount and the regular monthly rate for each phone, will be $62.25. What is the regular monthly rate for each phone?​

Answer 1

Answer:

22.45

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

$22.45 per month

Step-by-step explanation:

Fred's family will pay for cell service for 5 phones at a regular monthly rate of c dollars for each phone. They will also receive a discount of $50. The first month's payment will be $62.25. This equation represents the situation.

5c

−

50

=

62.25

monthly cost of cell service for 5 phones

one-time discount

first month's payment

Now, solve the equation for c.

5c–50

= 62.25

5c

= 112.25 Add 50 to both sides

c

= 22.45 Divide both sides by 5

The regular monthly rate for each phone is $22.45.