A telegram is a written message sent through a post office.
Telegram charges are calculated as per the number of words.
Every comma, full stop, figure (numerals) and abbreviation is charged as a word.
Below is an example of a Telegram from Kenya to London.
To send a telegram Sh 1.15 is charged per word.
Study the given telegram and calculate the telegram charge.
JUMA NGALA, BOX 257 TAITA. ATIENO INTERVIEW EPSON SCHOOL
FIFTH MARCH, BEST WISHES NDOLO.
Number of words/figures = 18
Telegram charge = Sh (1.15 X 18)
= Sh 20.70
