Question

The US Postal rates for a first class letter are

$0.46 for up to and including 1 ounce
$0.66 for 1 to 2 including 2 ounces
$0.86 for 2 to 3 including 3 ounces
$1.06 for 3 to 3.5 including 3.5 ounces
(b) What is the cost for a letter weighing 1 ounces?

Answer 1

$0.66

1.03 oz is in the range 1–2 oz and therefore will cost: 0.66

Answer 2

.46

Explanation:

.46 for up to one ounce