73 cents because you multiply 17 by 3 then you add 22 and get 73
Answer: The cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces= 56 cents.
Step-by-step explanation:
The cost of postage for the first ounce =22 cents
The cost of postage for each additional ounce = 17 cents
Now, the cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces=[tex]22\ cents+2(17)\ cents[/tex]
Therefore, the cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces=[tex]22\ cents+34\ cents[/tex]
Hence, the cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces= 56 cents.
