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?

I got this f(x) = 7 + 0.3x
Am i correct?

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?

I got this f(x) = 7 + 0.3x
Am i correct?

anonymous · Answer

I believe you're correct. The cost is 30 cents for each pound over 2 pounds, which is exactly how x is defined. Plus the 7 dollars for the first 2 pounds.

anonymous · Answer

alright cool!