A shipping company charges P2.90 for all packages weighing less than or equal to 2 kilos, P5.20 for packages weighing more than 2 kilos but less than 5 kilos, and P8.00 for all packages weighing 5 kilos or more. The number of packages weighing 2 kilos or less is 50% more than the number of packages weighing 5 kilos or more. One day shipping charges for 300 orders was P1,508. Find the number of packages in each category.

A shipping company charges P2.90 for all packages weighing less than or equal to 2 kilos, P5.20 for packages weighing more than 2 kilos but less than 5 kilos, and P8.00 for all packages weighing 5 kilos or more. The number of packages weighing 2 kilos or less is 50% more than the number of packages weighing 5 kilos or more. One day shipping charges for 300 orders was P1,508. Find the number of packages in each category.

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

(REV)00th Edition

ISBN:9780395977224

Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter3: Solving Equation And Problems

Section3.4: Using Equations To Solve Problems

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