SOLUTION: In 2002, the price of mailing a letter was $.34 for the first ounce or part of an ounce and $.21 for each ounce or part of an ounce after the first ounce. Write a rule to describe

Question 1065961: In 2002, the price of mailing a letter was $.34 for the first ounce or part of an ounce and $.21 for each ounce or part of an ounce after the first ounce. Write a rule to describe the function. How much did it cost to mail a 4-ounce letter?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = weight of the letter in ounces
Let = the price of mailing the letter in dollars
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A 4-ounce letter costs

It costs $.97
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