Question

Hey guys, I don't know how to write this problem as an Inequality. Please read:
Mr.Braun has $75.00 to spend on Pizzas and Soda Pop for a picnic, Pizzas cost $9.00 each and the drinks cost $0.75 each. Five times as many drinks are needed. What is the MAXIMUM number of pizzas that Mr. Braun can buy?

PLEASE HELP ME.

Answer 1

Pleasse help.

Answer 2

x = number of pizzas
5x = number of drinks

x*9 + 5x*0.75 <= 75

Answer 3

THANK YOU. You are very helpful! I really appreciate it. :D

Answer 4

you're welcome

Answer 5

Hold on, I don't understand.

Answer 6

that's the inequality Educatedgirl asked for.
now it needs to be solved for x

Answer 7

Yah, that I get but I need an explanation for the answer...

Answer 8

x = number of pizzas
5x = number of drinks

right ?

Answer 9

Yup.

Answer 10

x*9 is how much will be spent on pizzas
5x*0.75 is how much will be spent on drinks

right ?

Answer 11

Yes

Answer 12

Ahh, I see, thank you.

Answer 13

you're welcome

Answer 14

THANKS SO MUCHH! :D