You are choosing between two health clubs. Club A offers membership for a fee of $40 plus a monthly fee of $25. Club B offers a membership fee of $15 plus a monthly fee of $30.

40+25x=15+30x.

5x=25.

x=25/5

=5

a.After how many months will the total cost at each health club be the same?

After 5 months both costs equal.

b.What will be the total cost for each club?

40+25*5=165.