Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. 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 2 order of $250 ?\nOptions:\n(A)  $1\n(B)  $2\n(C)  $3\n(D)  $4\n(E)  $5
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Total cost involved for each 75 $ shipment: 3+2 = 5 $. Thus, for two such orders = 10$\nTotal cost involved for a 250$ shipment: 3+3 = 6$. Thus, for two such orders = 12$\nThe difference = 2$.
The final answer: (B).
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