Question

Sean, 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. Sean also gives a 5% discount if the entire amount is paid up front.
Type Of Editing Cost Per Page
Express Proofreading $2.00
Basic Proofreading $2.95
Extended Proofreading $3.95
Deep Editing $11.00
Michelle has an 85-page manuscript. The equation below shows the relationship between the total cost of editing 85 pages, T, and the cost per page, c, if she gets the 5% discount.

Answer 1

Michelle has an 85-page manuscript. The equation below shows the relationship between the total cost of editing 85 pages, T, and the cost per page, c, if she gets the 5% discount.
85c - 0.05(85c) = T
Using the equation, what is the best quality of editing that Michelle can get done for a maximum of $161.50?

A. Express proofreading
B. Basic proofreading
C. Extended proofreading
D. Deep editing

Answer 2

You are trying to find c if you know T.

Given: 85c - 0.05(85c) = T
(1 - 0.05) x 85c = T
0.95 x 85c = T
80.75c = T
80.75c = 161.50
c = 161.50 / 80.75 = 2.00

She can get $2.00 worth of editing per page.

Answer 3

so A

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

thnx :)