Two competing internet companies have recently restructured their payment plans. Quick Net requires a $10 activation fee and charges $55 per month for their basic plan. Speedy Net requires no activation fee and charges $57 per month for their basic plan. When will the two plans be equal in cost?

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Jax Robinson

Mathematics

23 October, 04:13

Two competing internet companies have recently restructured their payment plans. Quick Net requires a $10 activation fee and charges $55 per month for their basic plan. Speedy Net requires no activation fee and charges $57 per month for their basic plan. When will the two plans be equal in cost?

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Giovanni Cortez · Answer 1

55x + 10 = 57x ... where x = number of months

10 = 57x - 55x

10 = 2x

10/2 = x

5 = x ... they will cost the same at 5 months ... they will each cost $ 285 at 5 months