PSLE The airmail rates to two countries are shown. Xandra sent a letter weighing 69g to Malaysia and a letter weighing 14g to India by airmail. How much did she pay altogether?
Mass |
Malaysia |
India |
First 20g |
$0.55 |
$1.60 |
Every additional 10g |
$0.35 |
$0.70 |
Mass of the letter to Malaysia excluding the first 20 g
= 69 - 20
= 49 g
Sets of additional 10 g of the letter to Malaysia
= 49 ÷ 10
= 4 r 9
Sets of additional 10 g and part thereof the letter to Malaysia
= 4 + 1
= 5
Amount that Xandra paid for the letter to Malaysia
= 0.55 + 5 x 0.35
= 0.55 + 1.75
= $2.30
Amount that Xandra paid altogether
= 2.30 + 1.60
= $3.90
Answer(s): $3.90