The cost to ship items by the piece is $2.50 per pound, plus a $25 flat fee. The cost to ship items by the pallet is $1.50 per pound, plus a $125 flat fee. Find the number of pounds, p , for the cost, c , to be the same regardless of whether it was shipped by the piece or by the pallet.

A 350 pounds
B 150 pounds
C 200 pounds
D 100 pounds

Question

The cost to ship items by the piece is $2.50 per pound, plus a $25 flat fee. The cost to ship items by the pallet is $1.50 per pound, plus a $125 flat fee. Find the number of pounds, p , for the cost, c , to be the same regardless of whether it was shipped by the piece or by the pallet.  
 
    A     350 pounds  
    B     150 pounds  
    C     200 pounds  
    D     100 pounds

anonymous · Answer

make an equation for the problem :)

anonymous · Answer

so what is the answer

anonymous · Answer

answer giving not allowed on open study......

esshotwired · Answer

the equation would be 2.5x+25=1.5x+125

esshotwired · Answer

when you subtract 1.5x from bothsides you get x+25=125
then subtract 25 from both sides so it is x=100