SOLUTION: An online retailer charges $6.99 plus $0.55 per pound to ship electronics purchases. How many pounds is a DVD player for which the shipping charge is $11.94?

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Question 465670: An online retailer charges $6.99 plus $0.55 per pound to ship electronics purchases. How many pounds is a DVD player for which the shipping charge is $11.94?
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
11.94-6.99=4.95
4.95/.55=9
so 9 pounds