A cell phone company offers two plans for minutes. Plan A: $15
per month and $2
for every 300 texts.
Plan B: $25
per month and $0.50
for every 100 texts.
How many texts would you need to send per month for plan B to save you money?

How much money does ron have left each month after his fixed expenses? ron graduated from college five years ago. he recently bought a house, but shares it with a housemate who pays him $800 a month for rent and utilities. ron is putting a budget worksheet together so he will have a better idea of where his money is going and where he can save. enlarge