Question

Which of the following equation below show the correct relationship between courier charge, ‘C’ and the

weight, ‘w’?

a) C + 5 = 3.25 × w

b) C = 5 + 3.25 × w

c) C × 5 = 3.25 × w

d) C = 3.25 × 5 × w​

Answer 1

PARCEL BY COURIER

• Given: In Zedland, couriering a parcel costs (i) 3.25 zeds per kg and (ii) a fixed pick-up service charge of 5 zeds. Shyleja sends some books weighing ‘w’ kg.

• Solution:
• Cost of couriering a parcel is 3.25 zeds per kg.
• Then the cost of couriering the books weighing w kg is (3.25 × w) zeds.
• Also 5 zeds is the fixed pick-up service charge.
• If C be the total cost, then we can form the following relation:
• C = 5 + 3.25 × w
• Option (b) C = 5 + 3.25 × w

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Answer 2

The correct relationship between courier charge and the  weight is b) C = 5 + 3.25 × w

Step-by-step explanation:

• From question, the charge of the courier includes service charge and charge per kilogram.
• The service charge is constant irrespective of the weight which is 5 zeds.
• The charge of courier per kilogram is 3.25 zeds per kg.
• Thus, the charge of the courier is given as:

C = 5 + (3.25 × w)