Distance, in miles 0-200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1000 Price per 100 lbs $100 $120 $200 $240 $400 The premium for 3-5 day shipping is 20%. What is the cost to ship 2,000 lbs of goods from Chicago to Atlanta (700 miles) using 3-5 day shipping? B. $6,720 A. $9,600 C. $4,800 D. $5,760

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### Shipping Cost Problem

#### Table: Shipping Rates Based on Distance

| Distance, in miles | 0-200 | 201-400 | 401-600 | 601-800 | 801-1000 |
|--------------------|-------|---------|---------|---------|----------|
| Price per 100 lbs  | $100  | $120    | $200    | $240    | $400     |

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#### Problem Statement

The premium for 3-5 day shipping is 20%. What is the cost to ship 2,000 lbs of goods from Chicago to Atlanta (700 miles) using 3-5 day shipping?

#### Options:
A. $9,600  
B. $6,720  
C. $4,800  
D. $5,760

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**Explanation of Calculation:**

1. Determine the base shipping rate for 700 miles.
   - 700 miles falls into the 601-800 miles category.
   - The price for this distance is $240 per 100 lbs.
   
2. Calculate the total weight cost.
   - 2,000 lbs divided by 100 lbs = 20 units of 100 lbs.
   - Base cost = 20 * $240 = $4,800.
   
3. Calculate the cost including the premium for 3-5 day shipping.
   - Premium = 20% of base cost = 0.20 * $4,800 = $960.
   - Total cost with premium = $4,800 + $960 = $5,760.
   
Hence, the correct cost to ship 2,000 lbs of goods for 700 miles using 3-5 day shipping is **Option D: $5,760**.
Transcribed Image Text:### Shipping Cost Problem #### Table: Shipping Rates Based on Distance | Distance, in miles | 0-200 | 201-400 | 401-600 | 601-800 | 801-1000 | |--------------------|-------|---------|---------|---------|----------| | Price per 100 lbs | $100 | $120 | $200 | $240 | $400 | --- #### Problem Statement The premium for 3-5 day shipping is 20%. What is the cost to ship 2,000 lbs of goods from Chicago to Atlanta (700 miles) using 3-5 day shipping? #### Options: A. $9,600 B. $6,720 C. $4,800 D. $5,760 --- **Explanation of Calculation:** 1. Determine the base shipping rate for 700 miles. - 700 miles falls into the 601-800 miles category. - The price for this distance is $240 per 100 lbs. 2. Calculate the total weight cost. - 2,000 lbs divided by 100 lbs = 20 units of 100 lbs. - Base cost = 20 * $240 = $4,800. 3. Calculate the cost including the premium for 3-5 day shipping. - Premium = 20% of base cost = 0.20 * $4,800 = $960. - Total cost with premium = $4,800 + $960 = $5,760. Hence, the correct cost to ship 2,000 lbs of goods for 700 miles using 3-5 day shipping is **Option D: $5,760**.
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