Problem of the Week #13

Posted: May 13, 2013

One of the responsibilities of Ms. Robertson’s property management company in Silver Mountain is to clear the snow from the parking lot and walkways of the Birchwood Condominiums. She is trying to decide which of the programs offered by Anderson’s Lawn Care and Snow Removal (as shown below) would best suit her needs. Option Cost (including HST) A $225 each time parking lot and sidewalk are plowed B Two payments of $3652 for unlimited clearing after a snowfall C Three payments of $2561 for unlimited clearing after a snowfall D One payment of $7200 for unlimited clearing after a snowfall Based on last year's snowfall, Ms. Robertson’s estimates that she will need to have the plowing done about 35 times. Which option will cost her the least amount of money? Please show your work (you may use a calculator, but you need to show your steps). Answers only will not be eligible for the draw. All solutions must be submitted by noon on Friday, May 17.