Comparing Prices

Comparing Prices

• Cody is comparing the prices of two rock climbing gyms.

• Both gyms charge a fixed fee for gear rental and an hourly fee to climb.

• Cody graphed the lines to compare their prices.

​Examine the graph before moving on...

Multiple Choice

What does the slope represent in this context?

• The slope represents the hourly climbing rate.

• The slope represents the rental cost for the gear.

• The slope represents the fixed fee.

• The slope represents the total cost.

Open Ended

In the space provided below, type your answer to the following question...

How do the slopes of the two lines compare?

Multiple Choice

The slopes of the two lines are equal...what does this tell you about two rock climbing gyms?

• The two gyms charge the same fixed fee for gear rental.

• The two gyms charge the same hourly climbing rate.

• The two gyms charge the same total cost.

Multiple Choice

What do the y-intercepts represent in this context?

• The y-intercepts represent the hourly climbing rate.

• The y-intercepts represent the fixed fee for the gear rental.

• The y-intercepts represent the total cost.

Multiple Choice

Which gym is a better deal if Cody climbs for 2 hours?

• Boulder Bay

• Cliff World

• They cost the same.

Open Ended

Is there ever a time in which Boulder Bay would cost less than Cliff World? Why or Why Not?