A local art museum charges admission to groups accordion to the following rates:
Groups of fewer than 50 people are charged a rate of $4.00/person. Groups of 50 people or more are charged a reduced rate of $3.50/person.
How much money will a group of 49 people save in admission costs if it can recruit one additional member?
a. $ 0.50
b. $ 21.00
c. $ 175.00
d. $ 196.00

Question

A local art museum charges admission to groups accordion to the following rates:
Groups of fewer than 50 people are charged a rate of $4.00/person. Groups of 50 people or more are charged a reduced rate of $3.50/person.
How much money will a group of 49 people save in admission costs if it can recruit one additional member?
a. $ 0.50
b. $ 21.00
c. $ 175.00
d. $ 196.00

anonymous · Answer

49 * 4.00 = $196
50 * 3.50 = $175

$196 - $175 = $21