A business executive leases a car for $300/month. She decides to lease another brand for $250/month, but has to pay a penalty of $1000 for breaking the first lease. How long must she keep the second car in order to come out ahead?

a. more than 10 months
c. more than 20 months
b. more than 15 months
d. more than 25 months

Question

A business executive leases a car for $300/month.  She decides to lease another brand for $250/month, but has to pay a penalty of $1000 for breaking the first lease.  How long must she keep the second car in order to come out ahead?

a. more than 10 months
c. more than 20 months
b. more than 15 months
d. more than 25 months

anonymous · Answer

I know it's an inequality and that it'll take her 4 months to make up for the $1000 she lost, but I'm not sure where to begin with solving this.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is C by the way.