Let's denote the number of days overdue as \( d \).
The fine structure is as follows:
- For the first day: $0.35
- For the next 3 days (days 2 to 4): $0.40 per day
- For days after the fourth day: $0.45 per day
We can break this down based on the total number of overdue days \( d \):
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If \( d = 1 \):
- Fine = $0.35
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If \( d = 2 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 = $0.75
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If \( d = 3 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 2 = $1.15
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If \( d = 4 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 3 = $1.55
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If \( d = 5 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 3 + $0.45 = $2.00
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If \( d = 6 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 3 + $0.45 \times 2 = $2.45
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If \( d = 7 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 3 + $0.45 \times 3 = $2.90
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If \( d = 8 \):
- Fine = $0.35 + $0.40 \times 3 + $0.45 \times 4 = $3.35
Continuing this way, we can derive a pattern for fines when \( d > 4 \):
For \( d > 4 \):
- Fine for the first day = $0.35
- Fine for the next 3 days = $0.40 \times 3 = $1.20
- Fine for days after 4 = $(d - 4) \times 0.45$
Thus, the total fine for \( d \) days overdue can be expressed as: \[ \text{Total Fine} = 0.35 + 1.20 + 0.45(d - 4) \] This simplifies to: \[ \text{Total Fine} = 1.55 + 0.45(d - 4) = 1.55 + 0.45d - 1.80 = 0.45d - 0.25 \]
Now we need to find \( d \) such that: \[ 0.45d - 0.25 = 13.40 \]
Solving for \( d \): \[ 0.45d = 13.40 + 0.25 \] \[ 0.45d = 13.65 \] \[ d = \frac{13.65}{0.45} \] \[ d = 30.33 \]
Since \( d \) must be a whole number, we recognize that the calculations indicate that \( 30.33 \) is inconsistent with our earlier steps, leading us to check our conditions again.
Breaking down different possible overdue counts manually:
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If \( d = 18 \): \[ \text{Fine} = 0.35 + 1.20 + 0.45(18 - 4) \Rightarrow 0.35 + 1.20 + 6.30= 7.85 \]
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If \( d = 20 \): \[ \text{Fine} = 0.35 + 1.20 + 0.45(20 - 4) \Rightarrow 0.35 + 1.20 + 7.20= 8.75 \]
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