SOLUTION: Wireless Service Breakeven Question Option A: $9.99 per month and $0.08 per minute(usage) Option B: $0.218 per minute (usage) What is the breakeven point in minutes.

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Question 347347: Wireless Service Breakeven Question
Option A: $9.99 per month and $0.08 per minute(usage)
Option B: $0.218 per minute (usage)
What is the breakeven point in minutes.



Answer by Smarterthansmart123(2)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=minutes used
9.99+.08x=.218x
9.99+.08x/.08x=.218x opposite
9.99=2.725x
9.99/2.725=3.666055
x=3.666055 minutes
Answer= 3.6 minutes

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