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A customer wants to mail a package. The postal clerk determines the cost of the package to be $18.95, but only 6¢ and 9¢ stamps...Asked by Fatema
A customer wants to mail a package. The postal clerk determines the cost of the package to be $5.91 , but only 6¢ and 9¢
stamps are available. Can the available stamps be used for the exact amount of postage for the package? Why or why not?
stamps are available. Can the available stamps be used for the exact amount of postage for the package? Why or why not?
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oobleck
6*98 = 588
so 98 6¢ stamps will be 3¢ short.
So instead, buy 97 6¢ stamps, plus 1 9¢ stamp to make up the difference.
so 98 6¢ stamps will be 3¢ short.
So instead, buy 97 6¢ stamps, plus 1 9¢ stamp to make up the difference.