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A certain company charges $6 per package to ship packages weighing less than 2 pounds each. For a package weighing 2 pounds or more, the company charges an initial fee of$6 plus $2 per pound. If the company charged$38 to ship a certain package, which of the following was the weight of the package, in pounds?

(A) 16
(B) 17
(C) 19
(D) 20
(E) 22
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Re: A certain company charges $6 per package to ship packages weighing les [#permalink] ### Show Tags 08 Dec 2015, 02:41 The total cost was 38 from which we subtract$6 fixed fee
That leaves us with 32 which is the amount paid per pound
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08 Dec 2015, 03:41
total cost =38
one time cost =6
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Re: A certain company charges $6 per package to ship packages weighing les [#permalink] ### Show Tags 08 Dec 2015, 18:10 Hi All, This question can be solved by TESTing THE ANSWERS. We're told that a certain company charges$6 per package to ship packages weighing less than 2 pounds each. However, for a package weighing 2 pounds or more, the company charges an initial fee of $6 plus$2 per pound. We're told that a certain package cost $38 to ship. We're asked for the weight, in pounds, of that package. Let's TEST Answer B: 17 pounds According to the pricing 'rules' a 17 pound package would cost$6 + 17($2) =$40. This is TOO EXPENSIVE. Thus, the package must weigh LESS than 17 pounds. There's only one answer that fits...

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09 Dec 2015, 17:24
6+2x=38
x=16

(A) 16
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Re: A certain company charges $6 per package to ship packages weighing les [#permalink] ### Show Tags 10 Dec 2015, 03:47 Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In PS, IVY approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer. A certain company charges$6 per package to ship packages weighing less than 2 pounds each. For a package weighing 2 pounds or more, the company charges an initial fee of $6 plus$2 per pound. If the company charged $38 to ship a certain package, which of the following was the weight of the package, in pounds? (A) 16 (B) 17 (C) 19 (D) 20 (E) 22 Let the weight of the package be X. Then the cost is 2*X + 6= 38 ---> 2X=32 ---> X=16. So the answer is (A). _________________ MathRevolution: Finish GMAT Quant Section with 10 minutes to spare The one-and-only World’s First Variable Approach for DS and IVY Approach for PS with ease, speed and accuracy. Find a 10% off coupon code for GMAT Club members. Unlimited Access to over 120 free video lessons - try it yourself See our Youtube demo Re: A certain company charges$6 per package to ship packages weighing les   [#permalink] 10 Dec 2015, 03:47
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