ECZ 2016 · GCE Paper 1 — Social and Commercial Arithmetic

The cost of advertising in a local newspaper for one week is K15.40 per word plus a fixed charge of K41.25. What is the cost of advertising 15 words for one week?

  • A. K231.00
  • B. K849.75
  • C. K256.65
  • D. K272.25

Verified working — step 1

Words: 15 × K15.40 = K231.00. Add the fixed charge: 231.00 + 41.25 = …

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