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12 May, 09:48

A shipping company charges a $5 flat fee for a package, plus a fee based on the weight of the package. The company charges $1.50 per pound, plus an additional $0.50 for every pound over 5 pounds.

Jakob plans on sending a package that is over 5 pounds. He has $30 to spend on shipping. What is the maximum number of pounds that his package could be?

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  1. 12 May, 10:44
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    The maximum amount of pounds is 12.5 pounds.
  2. 12 May, 12:06
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    I believe the maximum number of pounds would be 11.
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