However, if the mailers were not on the verge of stopping the worksharing activity or of going to competitors, the Postal Service would maximize its financial position by giving a discount closer to the figure of 1.5 cents.
If the Postal Service gives a discount closer to 1.5 cents, it would not be more than 1.7 cents.
mnli hypothesis: If the Postal Service gives a discount closer to 1.5 cents, it would not be more than 1.7 cents. premise: However, if the mailers were not on the verge of stopping the worksharing activity or of going to competitors, the Postal Service would maximize its financial position by giving a discount closer to the figure of 1.5 cents.