The S-Cargo Shipping Company Calculates Shipping Charges Using the Linear $( 1 \leq x \leq 11 )$

question 133

Multiple Choice

The S-Cargo shipping company calculates shipping charges using the linear model y = 2.71x, Where y is the cost in dollars and x is the weight of the package in pounds $( 1 \leq x \leq 11 )$ . Use the linear Model to compute the shipping cost for a package weighing 2 lb. Round to the nearest cent.

• A) $0.74
• B) $5.42
• C) $2.00
• D) $4.71

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