For every order, a certain mail-order company charges a shipping fee of $3 plus an additional $2 if the value of the order is over $50 but not over $100 or an additional $3 if the value of the order is over $100. How much greater are the total shipping fees for 2 orders of $75 each than the total shipping fee for 3 order of $150 ?
Options:
(A) $1
(B) $2
(C) $3
(D) $4
(E) $8 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:
Total cost involved for each 75 $ shipment: 3+2 = 5 $. Thus, for two such orders = 10$
Total cost involved for a 150$ shipment: 3+3 = 6$. Thus, for two such orders = 18$
The difference = 8$.
Thus, the answer is (E).