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. A 2 column table with Type of Editing and Cost per page as the column headings. Express Proofreading costs 2 dollars, Basic Proofreading 2.95 dollars, Extended Proofreading 3.95 dollars, and Deep Editing 11 dollars 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? Express proofreading Basic proofreading Extended proofreading Deep editing

Answer 1

2 is  the correct answer

Answer 2

85c - 0.05(85c) < = 161.50
85c - 4.25c < = 161.50
80.75c < = 161.50
c < = 161.50 / 80.75
c < = 2

so Michelle can get express proof-reading, which costs $ 2 per pg