You have decided to try and convince your parents to let you get your own cell phone. After finding out that the flat monthly rate for unlimited minutes $35.00, which you can afford, you offer to pay the cost yourself. However, just before you place your order, you see an advertisement that the cell phone company is discontinuing the flat rate of $35.00 per month and will only offer metered service with free weekend and evening minutes. The Two options are:

Plan A: $30 per month plus 5 cents per minute
Plan B: $20 per month plus 10 cents per minute

What is your question?

How many minutes do you use a month during week days?

To decide which plan is better for you, you need to compare the total cost of each plan based on your expected monthly usage. Let's break it down step by step.

1. Assess your usage: Estimate the number of minutes you anticipate using during weekdays, weekends, and evenings. For example, suppose you estimate using 500 minutes on weekdays, 200 minutes on weekends, and 300 minutes in the evenings.

2. Calculate the cost under Plan A: Under Plan A, you pay $30 per month plus 5 cents per minute. Multiply the number of minutes for each category by the per-minute rate and add it to the monthly fee. In this case:

Weekdays: 500 minutes x $0.05 = $25
Weekends: 200 minutes x $0.05 = $10
Evenings: 300 minutes x $0.05 = $15
Total cost under Plan A = $30 + $25 + $10 + $15 = $80

3. Calculate the cost under Plan B: Under Plan B, you pay $20 per month plus 10 cents per minute. Using the same calculation method as above:

Weekdays: 500 minutes x $0.10 = $50
Weekends: 200 minutes x $0.10 = $20
Evenings: 300 minutes x $0.10 = $30
Total cost under Plan B = $20 + $50 + $20 + $30 = $120

Now that we have compared the costs, we can see that Plan A would cost $80 per month, while Plan B would cost $120 per month, assuming your estimated usage. Therefore, Plan A would be the better option for you.

Remember, it's essential to consider your usage pattern and estimate the number of minutes you will use to make an accurate decision.