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2009 AMC 10A Problem 8

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2009 AMC 10A Problem 8AMC 10 Step by Step

Name: Date: September 13, 2026

Ratios, Percents & Averages · difficulty 2 of 5 · about 2 min · position P1-10

Three generations of the Wen family are going to the movies, two from each generation. The two members of the youngest generation receive a $50$ % discount as children. The two members of the oldest generation receive a $25\%$ discount as senior citizens. The two members of the middle generation receive no discount. Grandfather Wen, whose senior ticket costs $\$6.00$ , is paying for everyone. How many dollars must he pay?

A)
$34$
B)
$36$
C)
$42$
D)
$46$
E)
$48$

2009 AMC 10A Problem 8

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