SOLUTION: Method of Substitution 6. Josie wants to buy Internet access. One service provider charges a flat rate of $34.95/month. A second charges $25/month plus 33cent/h. For what number o

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Question 185843: Method of Substitution
6. Josie wants to buy Internet access. One service provider charges a flat rate of $34.95/month. A second charges $25/month plus 33cent/h. For what number of hours per month should Josie choose the flat rate?
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Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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25+.33x=34.95
.33x=34.95-25
.33x=9.95
x=9.95/.33
x=30.15 hours.
He should choose the flat rate IF he uses more than 31 hours per month.