Question

The cost of shipping a package is $2.75 per pound. Jeremy wants to ship a package that has a mass of 15 kg. How much will it cost Jeremy to ship this package? Use 1 kg = 2.2 lbs.

Answer 1

$90.75

Explanation:

First we convert kilograms to pounds.

1 kg = 2.2 lb

15 kg = 15 * 2.2 lb = 33 lb

Cost of shipping: $2.75/lb

Cost of shipping 33 lb: 33 lb * 2.75/lb = $90.75

Answer: $90.75