You need to take an Excel course. You may enroll in one within your school or you may take a community class at the local library. You've gathered the following information to aid in your decision$-$making process.

Costs$/$Benefits College Course Community Course

Cost $$5,100$ $$1,700$

Distance to course $0\mathrm{.}20$ miles $($walking distance$)16$ miles $($driving distance$)$

Timing of course Weekday Weekend

Number of meetings $168$

Qualitative considerations Convenience, quality of instruction Flexibility, brief duration

Consider the transportation cost $($gas$,$ mileage, and parking$).$ At what point would you be indifferent between alternatives?