If the postal charges for a package are 62 cents for the first five ounces and 8 cents for each additional ounce, what is the weight of a package for which the charges are $1.66?

Question

A)one pound 9 ounce
B)one pound 1 ounces
C)one pound 12.5
D)one pound 2 ounces
Please explain

Answer 1

.62 +.08x = 1.66 It might be easier to get rid of the decimals

62 + 8x = 166 Solve for x, but don't forget to add in the 5 ounces
because you got the first 5 ounces with the 62 cents.
It looks like you also need to know that there are 16 oz in a pound so you can convert your total ounces to pounds and ounces.

Answer 2

One pound 12.5 ounces

Answer 3

Answer is one pound 2 ounces