Question

(01.03 lc)
lucia is comparing monthly cell phone plans. each plan will include a total of 6.5% fees and taxes on the subtotal.

using the information provided, determine which plan is the least expensive.

features	plan a	plan b	plan c
unlimited high - speed data	included in base price	$10.00	$12.00
hotspot	$8.00	included in base price	not offered

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate subtotal of Plan A

$52 + 8=60$

Step2: Calculate subtotal of Plan B

$50 + 10=60$

Step3: Calculate subtotal of Plan C

$48+12 = 60$

Step4: Calculate total cost with fees for each plan

Since the subtotal of each plan is $60$ and the fee is $6.5\%$, the total cost for each plan is $60\times(1 + 0.065)=60\times1.065 = 63.9$

Answer:

All plans cost the same