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To mail an envelope first class costs $0.34 for the first ounce, plus
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24 May 2022, 01:15
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To mail an envelope first class costs $0.34 for the first ounce, plus $0.17 for each additional ounce. The cost to mail an envelope was $1.53.
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
weight of the envelope |
8 ounces |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Part of the project: GRE QCQ & PS 3 Questions Every One DAILY Challenge - (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials for a TOP Quant Score - Q170!!! (2021)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
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GRE Math Essentials for a TOP Quant Score - Q170!!! (2021)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
GRE - Math Book
Re: To mail an envelope first class costs $0.34 for the first ounce, plus
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24 May 2022, 03:25
24 May 2022, 03:25
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Total \(x\) ounce
\(0.34 + (x - 1)0.17 = 1.53\)
\(0.34 + 0.17x - 0.17 = 1.53\)
\(0.17x = 1.36\)
\(x = 8\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer C
\(0.34 + (x - 1)0.17 = 1.53\)
\(0.34 + 0.17x - 0.17 = 1.53\)
\(0.17x = 1.36\)
\(x = 8\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer C
To mail an envelope first class costs $0.34 for the first ounce, plus
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24 May 2022, 10:22
24 May 2022, 10:22
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Let x be the number of aditional ounces
$0.34+$0.17(x)=$1.53
Therefore, x=7 aditional ounces + 1st ounce
Total weight is 8 ounces
Answer is (C)
$0.34+$0.17(x)=$1.53
Therefore, x=7 aditional ounces + 1st ounce
Total weight is 8 ounces
Answer is (C)
