Answer
$C(x)=2.72+0.5[[x]]$
Work Step by Step
The cost $C$ of mailing a package weighing $x$ pounds consists of the fixed price $\$2.72$ and the cost of the additional pounds:
$C(x)=2.72+0.5[[x]]$
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