PSLE The airmail rates to two countries are shown. Natalie sent a letter weighing 84g to Malaysia and a letter weighing 21g to Switzerland by airmail. How much did she pay altogether?
Mass |
Malaysia |
Switzerland |
First 30g |
$0.95 |
$1.30 |
Every additional 15g |
$0.65 |
$0.45 |
Mass of the letter to Malaysia excluding the first 30 g
= 84 - 30
= 54 g
Sets of additional 15 g of the letter to Malaysia
= 54 ÷ 15
= 3 r 9
Sets of additional 15 g and part thereof the letter to Malaysia
= 3 + 1
= 4
Amount that Natalie paid for the letter to Malaysia
= 0.95 + 4 x 0.65
= 0.95 + 2.60
= $3.55
Amount that Natalie paid altogether
= 3.55 + 1.30
= $4.85
Answer(s): $4.85