A local gym charges a one-time enrollment fee of $50 and then $30 per month. Which equation represents the total cost (C) for 'm' months of membership?

A C = 50m + 30

B C = 30m + 50

C C = 80m

D C = 50(m + 30)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The monthly charge of $30 is multiplied by 'm' months (30m), and the one-time enrollment fee of $50 is added. So, the total cost C = 30m + 50.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A local gym charges a one-time enrollment fee of $50 and then $30 per month. Which equation represents the total cost (C) for 'm' months of membership?" is Option B: C = 30m + 50.

The other options — A) C = 50m + 30, C) C = 80m, D) C = 50(m + 30) — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: The monthly charge of $30 is multiplied by 'm' months (30m), and the one-time enrollment fee of $50 is added. So, the total cost C = 30m + 50.

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A local gym charges a one-time enrollment fee of $50 and then $30 per month. Which equation represents the total cost (C) for 'm' months of membership?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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