Question

The cost of shipping is a combination of a flat packing fee of $3 and $1.50 per pound based on the weight of the box.

Answers

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To calculate the total cost of shipping a box, you can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = \text{Flat Packing Fee} + (\text{Weight in pounds} \times \text{Cost per pound})
\]

Given the values:
- Flat Packing Fee = $3
- Cost per pound = $1.50

The formula can be expressed as:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = 3 + (1.50 \times \text{Weight in pounds})
\]

For example, if you wanted to calculate the cost of shipping a box that weighs 10 pounds:

\[
\text{Total Cost} = 3 + (1.50 \times 10) = 3 + 15 = 18
\]

So, the total cost to ship a 10-pound box would be $18.

You can substitute different weights to find the shipping cost for boxes of different weights.