A shipping company charges a $6.50 flat fee for a package, plus a fee based on the weight of the package. The company charges $1.50 per pound, plus an additional $0.25 for every pound over 6 pounds.
Samuel plans on sending a package that is over 6 pounds. He has $26 to spend on shipping. What is the
maximum number of pounds that this package could be?
1. The cost of shipping 6 pounds is
2. The Maximum number of pounds is

 The cost of shipping 6 pounds is $ 9.00

The maximum number of pounds he can ship is 74 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the cost for the first 6 pounds, multiply $1.50 × 6 = $9.00

To find out how much more he can ship, subtract: $26 - $9 = $17

The number of pounds that can be shipped for $0.25 is 17 divided by .25

17/.25 = 68

The total maximum weight  is 6 + 68 = 74 pounds.

Check: 6 pounds for $ 9.00 plus 68 pounds for $17.00

The money adds up to $26 and the weight adds up to 74 pounds.