Bridget Is Considering How to Get to Work Over the Summer

question 218

Essay

Bridget is considering how to get to work over the summer. She has two options. Option A is to buy a seasonal bus pass for $100. Option B is to pay $1.25 for each ride. Identify the fixed and variable costs for each option. If she has to ride both to and from work, how many days of work would it take for the seasonal pass to cost the same amount as Option B?

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