The excel cable company has a monthly fee of $32 an additional charge of $8 for each premium channel. The best cable company has a monthly fee of $26 and an additional charge of $10 for each premium channel. The Horton family is deciding which of these 2 cable companies to subscribe to.

(A) For what number of premium channels will the total monthly subscription fee for the excel and best cable companies be the same?

The Horton family decides to subscribe to 2 premium channels for a period of one year.

(B) Which cable company should they subscribe to in order to spend less money, Excel or Best? Explain your reasoning.

(C) How much money will the Hortons save in one year by using the less expensive company?