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Jess uses her office scanner to scan pages at the rate of $0.09 per page. She decides to rent a scanner for $70 a year. The cost of scanning using the rented scanner is $0.02 per page.

Part A: Write an inequality that can be used to calculate the number of pages that Jess should scan in a year so that the amount she pays for the rented scanner is less than the office scanner. Define the variable used.

Part B: How many pages should Jess scan in a year to justify renting the scanner? Show your work.

Question

Please answer as soon as possible and completely!!! I'll give a medal!!!

Jess uses her office scanner to scan pages at the rate of $0.09 per page. She decides to rent a scanner for $70 a year. The cost of scanning using the rented scanner is $0.02 per page.

Part A: Write an inequality that can be used to calculate the number of pages that Jess should scan in a year so that the amount she pays for the rented scanner is less than the office scanner. Define the variable used. 

Part B: How many pages should Jess scan in a year to justify renting the scanner? Show your work.

studygurl14 · Answer

If p = number of pages
office scanner - 0.09 per page
renting - 70 a year + 0.02 per page

you want the cost of the rented to be less than the office
So, can you set up the inequality using this information?