Question

USPS charges a flate rate of $5.50 for the 1st pound of shipping, plus $1.35 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $8.00 for the 1st pound of shipping and $1.10 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for USPS and FedEx to cost the same?

Answer 1

I think it might be 10
5.50+1.35x = 8.00+1.10x
I put that in a math app and it gave me 10

Answer 2

usps is cheaper

Explanation:

usps equals 6 dollars 85 cents and fedex charges 9 dollars and 10 cents