Use the following situation to answer the following two questions. Sun Valley High School is trying to raise money for their band program by hosting a 5k
walk/run. James' dad and Shanice's mom are both willing to donate using different financial
plans.
James' dad promises to donate $4 for the first kilometer and to double the amount of
money promised with each additional kilometer.
Shanice's mom promises to start with a $30 donation for the first kilometer and to add
$10 for each additional kilometer.
d
11 If a runner were to stop after just the first kilometer, which parent's plan would have
contributed more money and why?
a. Shanice's mom, because she promised $30.
b. James' dad, because he promised to double the money each kilometer.
c. James' dad, because he promised $4.
d. Shanice's mom, because she promised to add $10 each kilometer