Question

11. The cost of shipping a package varies directly with the weight of the package. A 5

pound package costs $3.40 to ship. What would be the price of a package that weighs
1
12
pounds?
2
TAAR
x+b
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med

Answer 1

76.16

Explanation:

5/3.40 = 112/x:

first combine like terms, which gives you

5x = 3.40 × 112

next multiply 3.40 by 112 (simplifying) so you get

5x = 380.8

last you divide 380.8 by 5x getting your answer of $76.16

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