Question

If the postal charges for a package are 62 cents for the first five ounces and 8cents for each additional ounce, what is the weight of a package for which thecharges are $1.66? (Assume there are 16 ounces in one pound)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

For the first 5 ounces the charge is 62 cents
subtracting it from the total charge, we get
1.66-0.62
=1.04
the charge for additional ounce=8cents
To see hw many additional ounces are added divide 1.04 by 0.08, then we get
1.04/0.08=13
So the total weight of the parcel=13+5
=18ounces
16 ounces=1 pound
The weight=1pound 2ounces.