Cell Phone Billing Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to solve a word problem involving a cell phone bill. It details the charges, including a flat rate and a per-minute charge, and guides viewers through formulating and solving an equation to find out how many minutes were used. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the problem and visualizing the solution process.

What is the total monthly bill Laura received from the cell phone company?

• $2.50

• $15

• $250

• $722

What is the flat rate charged by the cell phone company per month?

• $0.15

• $15

• $2.50

• $250

How much does the cell phone company charge per minute of talk time?

• $0.50

• $0.15

• $1.50

• $15

Which of the following represents the equation to calculate the total bill?

• Flat rate + (15 cents * minutes) = Total bill

• Minutes / Flat rate = Total bill

• Flat rate * minutes = Total bill

• 15 cents + Flat rate = Total bill

If Laura's total bill was $722, what is the first step to find out how many minutes she talked?

• Subtract the flat rate from the total bill

• Add the flat rate to the total bill

• Multiply the total bill by 15 cents

• Divide the total bill by the flat rate

Why is it important to visualize the problem when solving word problems?

• It only helps in math problems

• It is not necessary

• It makes the problem more complex

• It helps in understanding the problem better

What does the equation 'Flat rate + (15 cents * minutes) = Total bill' help you determine?

• The flat rate charged

• The per-minute charge

• The total bill amount

• The total number of minutes talked