Question

UPS charges $7 for the first pound, and $0.20 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $0.30 for each additional pound.

How many pounds, p, will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same? What is the cost? Write and solve an equation to show your work.

Answer 1

Answer:19.5

Explanation:

7+7=14

14+0.20=14.2

14.2+5=19.2

19.2+0.30=19.5

Your answer is:19.5