Question

GED Problem
Dan can ship up to 4 pounds for $10. The contents of
a package weigh 2.8 pounds. How many more pounds
can Dan add to the package without paying more for
shipping?
(A) 0.2
(B) 1.2
(C) 6.8
(D) 7.2

Answer 1

The answer is B, 1.2.
Explanation: subtract 2.8 from 4. 4-2=2. 2-0.8=1.2. Or 2.8+ 0.2=3 +1=4. 1+0.2=1.2