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How to use this calculator.
All planned visits are eligible and prices stay constant; comparison excludes unrelated discounts and benefits.
Start with your inputs
Enter annual pass price (currency), single-entry price (currency), per-visit pass-holder fee (currency), planned eligible visits. Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Annual pass price (currency) | 120 |
| Single-entry price (currency) | 25 |
| Per-visit pass-holder fee (currency) | 5 |
| Planned eligible visits | 8 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, visits to recover pass cost is 6. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Visits to recover pass cost | 6 |
| Pass option total (currency) | 160 |
| Pay-as-you-go total (currency) | 200 |
| Saving with pass (currency) | 40 |
How this is calculated
Visits to recover pass cost
Divide pass cost by per-visit saving and round up.
Pass option total (currency)
Add annual pass price and fees on planned visits.
Pay-as-you-go total (currency)
Price each planned visit separately.
Saving with pass (currency)
Subtract pass option from single-entry option.
Symbols and units
- a
- Annual pass price (currency)
- b
- Single-entry price (currency)
- c
- Per-visit pass-holder fee (currency)
- d
- Planned eligible visits
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
All planned visits are eligible and prices stay constant; comparison excludes unrelated discounts and benefits.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Visits to recover pass cost; Pass option total (currency); Pay-as-you-go total (currency); Saving with pass (currency). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: All planned visits are eligible and prices stay constant; comparison excludes unrelated discounts and benefits.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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Further reading
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