PSLE The airmail rates to two countries are shown. Xandra sent a letter weighing 85g to Phillippines and a letter weighing 26g to India by airmail. How much did she pay altogether?
Mass |
Phillippines |
India |
First 30g |
$0.65 |
$1.30 |
Every additional 15g |
$0.35 |
$0.35 |
Mass of the letter to Phillippines excluding the first 30 g
= 85 - 30
= 55 g
Sets of additional 15 g of the letter to Phillippines
= 55 ÷ 15
= 3 r 10
Sets of additional 15 g and part thereof the letter to Phillippines
= 3 + 1
= 4
Amount that Xandra paid for the letter to Phillippines
= 0.65 + 4 x 0.35
= 0.65 + 1.40
= $2.05
Amount that Xandra paid altogether
= 2.05 + 1.30
= $3.35
Answer(s): $3.35