SOLUTION: The cost of mailing a 3LB package from clearwater to denver with UPS is $15.
The cost varies directly with the weight of the package.
If you want to send a package that weighs 4
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The cost varies directly with the weight of the package.
If you want to send a package that weighs 4
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Question 525063: The cost of mailing a 3LB package from clearwater to denver with UPS is $15.
The cost varies directly with the weight of the package.
If you want to send a package that weighs 4 2/5 pounds how much would it cost?
use an equation to model the situation and come up with the solution. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The cost varies directly with the weight of the package.
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C = kw
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Solve for "k" using "The cost of mailing a 3LB package from clearwater to denver with UPS is $15."
15 = k*3
k = 5
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Equation:
C(w) = 5w
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If you want to send a package that weighs 4 2/5 pounds how much would it cost?
use an equation to model the situation and come up with the solution.
C(4 2/5) = 5*(4 2/5) = 20 + 2 = $22
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Stan H.
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