document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=549106>Question 549106</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Two different companies are selling DVD's. Company A charges $2.00 for every DVD you rent. Company B charges $5 per month and an additional $1.50 for every DVD you rent. How many DVD's must you rent per month in order for Company B to be a better deal? Use mathematics to explain you answer. You may use words, calculations, or diagrams in your explanation. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "A(x) = 2x where x is # of DVD's purchased<BR>\n" );
document.write( "B(x) = 5 + 1.5x where x is # of DVD\"s purchased<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve for \"x\" if B(x) < A(x)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "5+1.5x < 2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5 < 0.5x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x > 10 discs (condition for B to be a better deal)\r<BR>\n" );
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