Gina is deciding between two new cars. The non-hybrid model she likes costs $14,000 plus $0.23 per mile. The hybrid model she likes costs $24,000 plus $0.13 per mile. She plans to buy another new car when the odometer reaches 120,000 miles. Graph the system of linear equations to determine which car is a better financial choice.

(A) The hybrid vehicle is a better value.

(B) The standard vehicle is a better value.

(C) Either − after that amount of time, she will have spent the same amount.

(D) Not enough information

Question

Gina is deciding between two new cars. The non-hybrid model she likes costs $14,000 plus $0.23 per mile. The hybrid model she likes costs $24,000 plus $0.13 per mile. She plans to buy another new car when the odometer reaches 120,000 miles. Graph the system of linear equations to determine which car is a better financial choice. 

(A) The hybrid vehicle is a better value. 

(B) The standard vehicle is a better value. 

(C) Either − after that amount of time, she will have spent the same amount. 

(D) Not enough information

anonymous · Answer

$14,000 + $0.23 = 14,000.23
$$24,000  + $0.13 = some higher value

so it's b