You are at Market Place Mall searching for a new cell phone. You have identified two plans that work for you. The first plan is through Vextel Communications. The second
plan is through Perizon Wireless. Vextel charges a monthly fee of $20 for text
messaging, call waiting, and caller ID. Vextel also charges you 6 cents per minute to
use the phone. Perizon charges a monthly fee of $10 for text messaging, call waiting,
and caller ID. Perizon Wireless charges you 8 cents per minute to use the phone. How
many minutes per month do you need to use for the Vextel plan to be the better
choice?
VEXTEL
• $20 MONTHLY FEE
• 6 cents per minute
PERIZON
• $10 MONTHLY FEE
• 8 cents per minute