The S-Cargo shipping company calculates shipping charges using the linear model y = 2.71x, Where y is the cost in dollars and x is the weight of the package in pounds $( 1 \leq x \leq 11 )$ . Use the linear Model to compute the shipping cost for a package weighing 2 lb. Round to the nearest cent.
A) $0.74
B) $5.42
C) $2.00
D) $4.71

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To find the shipping cost for a package weighing 2 lb, substitute $x = 2$ into the linear model $y = 2.71x$. Thus, $y = 2.71 \times 2 = 5.42$. Therefore, the shipping cost is $5.42.

The S-Cargo Shipping Company Calculates Shipping Charges Using the Linear (1≤x≤11)( 1 \leq x \leq 11 )(1≤x≤11)

The S-Cargo Shipping Company Calculates Shipping Charges Using the Linear $( 1 \leq x \leq 11 )$