The postage for sending a parcel by foreign mail is Rs.136. What is th...
To solve this problem, we need to calculate the maximum possible weight of the parcel that can be sent using foreign mail with a postage of Rs. 136.
The postage rates for foreign mail are:
- First 60 g: Rs. 32.50
- Every additional 50 g or part thereof: Rs. 4.50
Step 1: Calculate the remaining postage after the first 60 g.
Given that the first 60 g costs Rs. 32.50, subtract this from the total postage:
136 − 32.50 = 103.50 Rs.
Step 2: Determine how many additional 50 g units can be covered by Rs. 103.50.
Each additional 50 g costs Rs. 4.50, so divide the remaining postage by this amount:
Step 3: Calculate the total weight.
Add the weight for the first 60 g and the additional weight:
60 g+ (23×50 g) = 60 g +1150 g=1210 g
So, the maximum possible weight of the parcel is 1210 g.