A shipping company charges a $6 flat fee for a package, plus a fee based on the weight of the package. The company charges $1 per pound, plus an additional $0.75 for every pound over 8 pounds. . George plans on sending a package that is over 8 pounds. He has $35 to spend on shipping. What is the maximum number of pounds that this package could be? 1. The cost of shipping 8 pounds is_ 2. The Maximum number of pounds is_ A shipping company charges a $6 flat fee for a package, plus a fee based on the weight of the package. The company charges $1 per pound, plus an additional $0.75 for every pound over 8 pounds. . George plans on sending a package that is over 8 pounds. He has $35 to spend on shipping. What is the maximum number of pounds that this package could be?