The cost to mail a package is $7 for the first 2 pounds and 30 cents for each additional ounce.

Which of the following functions represents the cost to mail a package if x is the number of ounces over 2 pounds?
f(x) = 7 + 0.3x
f(x) = 14 + 0.3x
f(x) = 0.3(x + 2)

Question

The cost to mail a package is $7 for the first 2 pounds and 30 cents for each additional ounce.

Which of the following functions represents the cost to mail a package if x is the number of ounces over 2 pounds?
f(x) = 7 + 0.3x
f(x) = 14 + 0.3x
f(x) = 0.3(x + 2)

lgbasallote · Answer

well first...im going to ask you...how many pounds do you have all in all algebraically?

anonymous · Answer

2

lgbasallote · Answer

x is the number of ounces over 2 pounds...that means your package weighs x ounces more than 2 lbs

lgbasallote · Answer

so your weight of package is 2 + x