A local skating rink charges each person $5 to skate and another $3 for each skate rental. The rink has determined that on a daily basis, when 100 tickets are sold, the costs per skater are $.50 for variable costs and $1 for fixed overhead costs. The rink has the capacity for up to 175 skaters per day. A local kid's day camp has asked the rink to allow up to 35 children to skate for $2.50 each on July 15. This price would include the cost of a skate rental. During July, the rink averages 100 skaters per day.
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The Answer of A local skating rink charges each person $5 to skate and another $3 for each skate rental. The rink has determined that on a daily basis, when 100 tickets are sold, the costs per skater are $.50 for variable costs and $1 for fixed overhead costs. The rink has the capacity for up to 175 skaters per day. A local kid's day camp has asked the rink to allow up to 35 children to skate for $2.50 each on July 15. This price would include the cost of a skate rental. During July, the rink averages 100 skaters per day.
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A Local Skating Rink Charges Each Person $5 to Skate