SOLUTION: Hello, I am having trouble understanding and solving this problem: To mail a first class letter, the U.S Postal Service charges $0.34 for the first ounce and $0.21 for each addi

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Question 983657: Hello, I am having trouble understanding and solving this problem:
To mail a first class letter, the U.S Postal Service charges $0.34 for the first ounce and $0.21 for each additional ounce. It costs $1.18 to mail your letter. How many ounces does your letter weigh?
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Subtract 34 cents from a buck 18, then divide what is left by 21 cents.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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