SOLUTION: An ice skating rink charges $5 for admission and $2.50 to rent skates. Jill can purchase a new pair of skates for $65.How many times would she need to go the rink to justify buying

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Question 633674: An ice skating rink charges $5 for admission and $2.50 to rent skates. Jill can purchase a new pair of skates for $65.How many times would she need to go the rink to justify buying the skates rather than renting a pair?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
65/2.5=130/5=26 times
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