Comparing Moving Company Costs

The video tutorial explains how to compare costs using tables and graphs by calculating the rate of change and initial value. It compares two moving companies, Ron's Rentals and Crosstown Movers, to determine which offers a better deal for a 40-mile move. Ron's Rentals charges $2.5 per mile with no initial fee, while Crosstown Movers charges $0.5 per mile with a $30 initial fee. The tutorial concludes that Crosstown Movers is cheaper for a 40-mile move.

What is the main focus when comparing a table and a graph?

• Finding the rate of change and initial value

• Determining the longest distance

• Calculating the total cost

• Identifying the fastest method

What is the distance Lorena's mother is considering for the move?

• 40 miles

• 30 miles

• 60 miles

• 50 miles

How is the rate of change for Ron's Rentals calculated?

• By dividing change in x by change in y

• By multiplying change in y by change in x

• By adding change in y and change in x

• By dividing change in y by change in x

What is the rate of change for Ron's Rentals?

• 3.0 dollars per mile

• 2.5 dollars per mile

• 2.0 dollars per mile

• 1.5 dollars per mile

What is the initial value or fee for Ron's Rentals?

• 0 dollars

• 10 dollars

• 20 dollars

• 30 dollars

How is the rate of change for Crosstown Movers determined?

• By subtracting the initial fee

• By adding the initial fee

• By using rise over run

• By calculating the difference in miles

What is the rate of change for Crosstown Movers?

• 0.5 dollars per mile

• 1.0 dollars per mile

• 1.5 dollars per mile

• 2.0 dollars per mile

What is the initial fee for Crosstown Movers?

• 40 dollars

• 10 dollars

• 20 dollars

• 30 dollars

What is the equation for Ron's Rentals?

• y = 2.5x

• y = 0.5x + 30

• y = 0.5x

• y = 2.5x + 30

What is the equation for Crosstown Movers?

• y = 0.5x + 30

• y = 2.5x

• y = 0.5x

• y = 2.5x + 30