Question

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.

Answer 1

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?

Answer 2

Express proofreading

Basic proofreading

Extended proofreading

Deep editing

Answer 3

@iGreen

Answer 4

\(15c - 0.05(15c) = T\)

Well just input 171 for T, and then solve for c.

\(15c - 0.05(15c) = 171\)

Distribute:

\(15c - 0.75c = 171\)

Subtract:

\(14.25c = 171\)

Divide 14.25 to both sides:

\(c = 12\)

Answer 5

So Alex can pay $12 per page.

Answer 6

Therefore the best editing he can get done is the Deep Editing.

Answer 7

up for a few more?

Answer 8

Sure.