Hi All,

We're told that a scriptwriter has a particular series of fees for a script (based on the length of the script). The scriptwriter charges....

1) $4 for every standard script, which is 4 pages or shorter in length
2) 50 cents for every additional page
3) NO CHARGE for every 11th page of the script

We're asked for the total amount that he will charge for a 32 page script. This question comes down to thoroughness and basic Arithmetic.

We know that the first 4 pages will cost $4 and there is NO CHARGE for the 11th and 22nd pages. That leaves 32 - 6 = 26 additional pages, which will cost $0.50 per page. That will be (26)($0.50) = $13 more dollars.

Total cost = $4 + $13 = $17

Final Answer: C

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BTGmoderatorLU wrote:Source: e-GMAT

A scriptwriter charges $4 for every standard script, which is either of length 4 pages or less. However, he charges 50 cents for every additional page but does not charge any money for every 11th page of the script, he types. What will be the total amount that he will charge for typing a script of 32 pages?

A. $12
B. $16
C. $17
D. $18
E. $24

The OA is C

The amount charged for a 32-page script is:

4 + 0.5(32 - 4) - 0.5 - 0.5

4 + 0.5(28) - 1

4 + 14 - 1 = 17 dollars

(Note: We subtracted 0.5 twice because he does not charge for the 11th page or the 22nd page.)

Answer: C