Method 1
Write an equation for the total cost for each trip.
The history museum
Let the number of students = n
Total cost = 10 + 15n
The aquarium
Let the number of students = n
Total cost = 20 + 10n
Next, equate the two equations to find what number of students will the total cost of each field trip be the same.
[tex]\begin{gathered} 10\text{ + 15n = 20 + 10n} \\ 15n\text{ - 10n = 20 - 10} \\ 5n\text{ = 10} \\ n\text{ = }\frac{10}{5} \\ n\text{ = 2} \end{gathered}[/tex]
The number of students = 2
The cost = 20 + 10(2) = 20 + 20 = $40
Answer
2 studnets; $40
Method 2:
To find number of students will the total cost of each field trip be the same.
From the graph, look for the point where the two graphs intercept.
Read the number of students as 2 and the cost as $40
Final answer
2 studnets; $40 Option B
