<PRE><B>Question 829456</B>
Company A collects $5 for every pound and a service charge of $3. Company B collects $7 for every pound and a service charge of $2. For what weight of the parcel is the charge same in both companies?

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C(A) = 3 + 5x
C(B) = 2 + 7x
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Equation:
3+5x = 2+7x
2x = 1
x = 1/2 lb
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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