Problema Solution
Kevin uses his cell phone to send text messages. The monthly charge for text messaging is $13 plus $0.05 for each message sent. The company is offering a new plan that costs a flat rate of $0.11 per text message. How many text messages does Kevin need to send in order for the new plan to be a better option?
a) Write the above word problem as a single variable linear inequality.
b) Use the inequality from part "a" to determine how many text messages Kevin needs to send in order for the new plan to be a better option.
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Let 'x' represent the number of text messages sent, x is integer, x>=0
13 + 0.05x > 0.11x
........
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x < 216.67
For not more than 216 text messages the new plan is a better option.