SOLUTION: A moving company charges a flat rate of $250, and an additional $5 for each box. If a taxi service would charge $15 for each box, what is the minimum number of boxes you would need

Question 1139509: A moving company charges a flat rate of $250, and an additional $5 for each box. If a taxi service would charge $15 for each box, what is the minimum number of boxes you would need for it to be cheaper to use the moving company?

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by MathTherapy(10557) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A moving company charges a flat rate of $250, and an additional $5 for each box. If a taxi service would charge $15 for each box, what is the minimum number of boxes you would need for it to be cheaper to use the moving company?

This inequality: 5x + 250 > 15x from the other person is WRONG/RUBBISH!
With B as the MINIMUM number of boxes, the correct inequality is:
MINIMUM number should be 26!
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