SOLUTION: Internet Usage Rate The rates for Internet use offered by three companies are shown below. Company A: $6.00 for every 90 minutes of use. Company B: $2.75 for every 45

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Question 1160402: Internet Usage Rate
The rates for Internet use offered by three companies are shown below.

Company A: $6.00 for every 90 minutes of use.

Company B: $2.75 for every 45 minutes of use.

Company C: $3.00 for every 60 minutes of use

Which company offers the lowest rate per minute?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52921) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate the price per minute ( = the rate) in dollars per minute.

Then compare.



Answer by greenestamps(13216) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Divide dollars by minutes for each company, using a calculator if necessary....

Company A: 6.00/90 = .06667 or 6.67 cents per minute

You can do the others; then compare