A trucking company publishes the following rates:
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Shipment Weight
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Cost per 100 Pounds
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Less than 500 lbs.
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$20.00
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500-999 lbs.
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$18.00
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1,000-4,999 lbs.
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$15.50
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5,000-9,999 lbs.
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$14.00
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10,000 lbs. or more
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$13.00
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Suppose you have 10 shipments to make, each of which weighs 800 pounds. The carrier offers to consolidate them into one shipment of 8,000 pounds but will charge an additional $300 (total) to do so. Should you agree to this offer?