In 2004, the cost of 1 year-long print subscription to a certain newspaper was $4 per week. In 2005, the newspaper introduced a new rate plan for 1 year-long print subscription: $3 per week for the first 40 weeks of 2005 and $2 per week for the remaining weeks of 2005. How much less did 1 year-long print subscription to this newspaper cost in 2005 than in 2004?
A. $64
B. $78
C. $112
D. $144
E. $304
Answer: A
Source: Official Guide
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Solution:VJesus12 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:51 amIn 2004, the cost of 1 year-long print subscription to a certain newspaper was $4 per week. In 2005, the newspaper introduced a new rate plan for 1 year-long print subscription: $3 per week for the first 40 weeks of 2005 and $2 per week for the remaining weeks of 2005. How much less did 1 year-long print subscription to this newspaper cost in 2005 than in 2004?
A. $64
B. $78
C. $112
D. $144
E. $304
Answer: A
Source: Official Guide
Since there are 52 weeks in a year, a 1 year-long print subscription in 2004 cost 4 x 52 = $208. However, a 1 year-long print subscription in 2005 cost 3 x 40 + 2 x (52 - 40) = 120 + 24 = $144. Therefore, a 1 year-long print subscription in 2005 cost 208 - 144 = $64 less than that in 2004.
Answer: A
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