The price of mailing a small package is $0.32 for the first ounce and $0.21 for each additional ounce. Simone paid $1.16 to mail her package. How much did it weigh?

Respuesta :

(x-32)/21 = y
(116-32)/21 = y
(84)/21 = y 
4 = y 
The package weighed 5 ounces (1 start, 4 additional) 

Answer:

5oz.

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-32)/21 = y

(116-32)/21 = y

(84)/21 = y  

4 = y  

The package weighed 5 ounces (1 start, 4 additional)