Choosing a Cell Phone Plan

Question

What equation must I make to figure this out?

You are choosing between two different cell phone plans. The first plan charges a rate of 26 cents per minute. The second plan charges a monthly fee of $44.95 plus 12 cents per minute. How many minutes would you have to use in a month in order for the second plan to be preferable? Round your answer to the nearest minute.

The second plan will be less expensive if I use ______ minutes or more.

Answer 1

44.95+.12m<.26m

44.95<.14m

44.95/.14<m

321 1/14 minutes or more and 2nd is cheaper

= about 5.35 hours

> 5 hours 21 minutes 4.28 seconds