Solve the problem.
-Sergio's internet provider charges its customers $8 per month plus 5¢ per minute of on-line usage. Sergio received a bill from the provider covering a 2-month period and was charged a total of $46.50. How many Minutes did he spend on-line during that period? (Round to the nearest whole minute, if necessary.)
A)The number of minutes is 341.
B)The number of minutes is 610.
C)The number of minutes is 221.
D)The number of minutes is 61.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total fixed charge for 2 months is $16 ($8 per month). The remaining $30.50 ($46.50 - $16) is the charge for the minutes used. At 5¢ per minute, the number of minutes is $30.50 / $0.05 = 610 minutes.

Solve the Problem. -Sergio's Internet Provider Charges Its Customers $8 Per Month Plus