2009 AMC 10A Problem 8


Three generations of the Wen family are going to the movies, two from each generation. The two members of the youngest generation receive a 5050% discount as children. The two members of the oldest generation receive a 25%25\% discount as senior citizens. The two members of the middle generation receive no discount. Grandfather Wen, whose senior ticket costs $6.006.00, is paying for everyone. How many dollars must he pay?

(A) 34(B) 36(C) 42(D) 46(E) 48\mathrm{(A)}\ 34 \qquad \mathrm{(B)}\ 36 \qquad \mathrm{(C)}\ 42 \qquad \mathrm{(D)}\ 46 \qquad \mathrm{(E)}\ 48

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