Alex, a freelance editor, charges the rates shown in the table below to edit manuscripts. The cost per page increases as the quality of editing improves. Alex also gives a 5% discount if the entire amount is paid up front.

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gabylovesyou · Answer

Paris has a 15-page manuscript. The equation below shows the relationship between the total cost of editing 15 pages, T, and the cost per page, c, if she gets the 5% discount.

15c - 0.05(15c) = T

Using the equation, what is the best quality of editing that Paris can get done for a maximum of $171?

 Express proofreading

 Basic proofreading

 Extended proofreading

 Deep editing

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anonymous · Answer

She can afford the deep editing because 15 pages  X 12 dollars= $180
now subtract the discount...
180- 0.05%(which equals 9 dollars) = $171