Question

the local theater sells tickets to its plays at a rate of \\$38 each. patrons who attend multiple shows are encouraged to buy an annual membership for \\$80. members are able to buy tickets at a discounted rate of \\$20 each. roger expects to attend 6 shows this year. grace expects to attend 4 shows. who would benefit from buying a membership this year?

neither grace nor roger
only grace
only roger
both grace and roger

Explanation:

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Calculate costs for Roger

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Without membership (6 shows): } 6 \times \$38 = \$228 \\ &\text{With membership (6 shows): } \$80 + (6 \times \$20) = \$80 + \$120 = \$200 \\ &\$200 < \$228 \quad (\text{Roger benefits}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Calculate costs for Grace

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Without membership (4 shows): } 4 \times \$38 = \$152 \\ &\text{With membership (4 shows): } \$80 + (4 \times \$20) = \$80 + \$80 = \$160 \\ &\$160 > \$152 \quad (\text{Grace does not benefit}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Determine the correct option

\[
\text{Only Roger would benefit from buying a membership.}
\]
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<mcq-option>neither Grace nor Roger</mcq-option>
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<mcq-correct>only Roger</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>both Grace and Roger</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Calculate costs for Roger

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Without membership (6 shows): } 6 \times \$38 = \$228 \\ &\text{With membership (6 shows): } \$80 + (6 \times \$20) = \$80 + \$120 = \$200 \\ &\$200 < \$228 \quad (\text{Roger benefits}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Calculate costs for Grace

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Without membership (4 shows): } 4 \times \$38 = \$152 \\ &\text{With membership (4 shows): } \$80 + (4 \times \$20) = \$80 + \$80 = \$160 \\ &\$160 > \$152 \quad (\text{Grace does not benefit}) \end{aligned}$$

\]

Determine the correct option

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\text{Only Roger would benefit from buying a membership.}
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