Solve the problem.
-A standard train ticket in a certain city costs $3.00 per ride. People who use the train also have the option of purchasing a frequent-rider pass for $18.75 each month. With the pass, a ticket costs only $2.25 per ride.
How many train rides in a month make the frequent-rider pass a better deal than standard train tickets?
A)26 or more rides
B)25 or more rides
C)24 or more rides
D)27 or more rides

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the number of rides where the frequent-rider pass becomes a better deal, set up the inequality: 3x > 18.75 + 2.25x. Solving for x gives x > 25. Therefore, 26 or more rides make the pass a better deal.

Solve the Problem. -A Standard Train Ticket in a Certain City Costs $3.00