The S-Cargo shipping company calculates shipping charges using the linear model y = 2.72x, Where y is the cost in dollars and x is the weight of the package in pounds $( 1 \leq x \leq 9 )$ . Use the linear Model to compute weight of a package with a shipping cost of $21.76. Round to the nearest Hundredth of a pound, if necessary.
A) 2.94 lb
B) 21.76 lb
C) 10.72 lb
D) 8.00 lb

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To find the weight of the package, we use the given linear model $y = 2.72x$ and solve for $x$ when $y = 21.76$. Thus, $21.76 = 2.72x$. Solving for $x$, we get $x = \frac{21.76}{2.72} = 8$. Therefore, the weight of the package is 8.00 pounds.

The S-Cargo Shipping Company Calculates Shipping Charges Using the Linear (1≤x≤9)( 1 \leq x \leq 9 )(1≤x≤9)

The S-Cargo Shipping Company Calculates Shipping Charges Using the Linear $( 1 \leq x \leq 9 )$