Analyze the situation and explain how you would make a decision.You are flying out on Monday morning and returning home Tuesday night. You need to decide how to get to and from your home airport. Driving each way costs $2 in gas, and long-term parking costs $10 per full or partial day. If you take taxis, it will cost $11 each way. Which option is better?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary. One possibility: Taking taxis will cost you $22 (2 trips × $11/trip), while driving will cost you $24 (2 days × $10/day + 2 trips × $2/trip). Driving appears to be a better option. However, before you make your decision, you should consider hidden costs and benefits. What if your trip is extended or your return flight is delayed? Each additional day of long-term parking will cost you $10. In addition, there is the wear-and-tear on the car and the fact that your car would be left in a public lot, where the risk of theft or vandalism might be greater. Those factors would make taking taxis the better option. On the other hand, if you are on a tight schedule, you might not want to rely on a taxi to pick you up on time.
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