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Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Author:Swokowski
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Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities
Section2.3: Quadratic Equations
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According to the postal service in the United States, first class mail is used for personal and business correspondence. Any item that is sent by mail, could be sent first class. Includes postcards, letters, large envelopes, and small packages. Maximum weight is 13 ounces. The following function is used to calculate the cost of mailing a first class letter,

where x is the weight of the package in ounces. Calculate the cost in dollars of shipping a package first class for the following weights:

A letter weighing 4.3 ounces: ____ dollars
A postcard that weighs 0.4 ounces: ____ dollars
A package weighing 12.2 ounces: ____ dollars

0.37
si 0 < x<1
C(x) =
0.23[x] + 0.37 si 1 < x < 13
Transcribed Image Text:0.37 si 0 < x<1 C(x) = 0.23[x] + 0.37 si 1 < x < 13
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