A Shipping Company's Charges for Delivery of a Package Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

A shipping company's charges for delivery of a package is a function of the package's weight. The following table describes the company's shipping rates. ​ ​
Convert this table to a piecewise defined function that represents shipping costs for packages weighing between 0 and 4 pounds using x as the weight in pounds and C as the cost in dollars. Find the postage for a 0.75-pound package. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

• A) Cost for a 0.75 lb package: $0.45 ​
• B) Cost for a 0.75 lb package: $0.23 ​
• C) Cost for a 0.75 lb package: $1.09 ​
• D) Cost for a 0.75 lb package: $0.45 ​
• E) Cost for a 0.75 lb package: $0.45

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Definitions:

Debts Owed

Financial obligations or liabilities that a person or entity is required to repay to creditors.

Capital Account

A national account that records transactions involving the acquisition and disposal of assets, such as direct investments, portfolio investments, and financial derivatives between residents and non-residents.

Financial Account

A component of a country's balance of payments that records transactions involving the purchase and sale of foreign assets and liabilities.

Net Transfers

The net amount of money transferred into or out of an entity, often considered in the context of international trade or government budgets.