Sarah and Joe are seeking to join a gym. Sarah saw on television that Great Gym is offering membership at $19.50 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $59. Joe plans to join Wacky Workout World because Wacky Workout World only charges $9.50 per month, plus a one-time registration fee of $149.
Which gym membership is a better deal? Explain why.
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To determine which gym membership is a better deal, we need to compare the total cost of both memberships over a certain period of time. In this case, let's assume we're comparing the cost over the course of a year.
Let's start with Sarah's membership at Great Gym. The membership costs $19.50 per month with a one-time registration fee of $59. So, for one year, the monthly membership fee would be $19.50 x 12 = $234, and the registration fee is a one-time charge of $59. Therefore, the total cost for Sarah's membership at Great Gym for a year would be $234 + $59 = $293.
Now let's consider Joe's membership at Wacky Workout World. The membership costs $9.50 per month with a one-time registration fee of $149. So, for one year, the monthly membership fee would be $9.50 x 12 = $114, and the registration fee is a one-time charge of $149. Therefore, the total cost for Joe's membership at Wacky Workout World for a year would be $114 + $149 = $263.
Comparing the total costs, Sarah's membership at Great Gym would cost her $293 for a year, while Joe's membership at Wacky Workout World would cost him $263 for a year. Therefore, the better deal would be Joe's membership at Wacky Workout World because it is $30 cheaper than Sarah's membership at Great Gym.
So, the better deal is determined by comparing the total cost of each membership over a given period of time, taking into account the monthly fees and one-time registration fees.