SOLUTION: A convenience store advertised two phone cards. Which one would you buy? Card 1: 3.9 cents a minute with a 37 cents connection charge for each call. Card 2: 7.9 cents per minute;

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Question 837277: A convenience store advertised two phone cards. Which one would you buy?
Card 1: 3.9 cents a minute with a 37 cents connection charge for each call.
Card 2: 7.9 cents per minute; no connection charge.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Poorly written problem
Which one would you buy?" Neither! I don't need a card.
Better question. Which is a better deal?

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