For an all day softball tournament, w water bottles and s sport drinks were purchased for each team. If t teams competed in the tournament, what is the best interpretation of the following inequality in everyday language?

(w + s)t 180

The total number of beverages purchased for all of the teams was greater than 180.

The total number of beverages purchased for one of the teams was greater than 180.

The total cost of the beverages for one of the teams was greater than 180 dollars.

The total cost of the beverages for all of the teams was greater than 180 dollars.

Question

For an all day softball tournament, w water bottles and s sport drinks were purchased for each team. If t teams competed in the tournament, what is the best interpretation of the following inequality in everyday language?

(w + s)t > 180

    The total number of beverages purchased for all of the teams was greater than 180.

    The total number of beverages purchased for one of the teams was greater than 180.

    The total cost of the beverages for one of the teams was greater than 180 dollars.

    The total cost of the beverages for all of the teams was greater than 180 dollars.

shamil98 · Answer

What do you think it is?

shamil98 · Answer

I've narrowed down my choices to Option A and D. 
Because t represents the number of teams<-- (plural)

anonymous · Answer

C but im not too ure about it

shamil98 · Answer

It says purchased as well, so it is more likely option D

anonymous · Answer

@jillianAM

anonymous · Answer

There is nothing discussing cost... It is A.  It is showing you a number of drinks not a price....  if I bought six sodas and four waters which is 10 drinks per team and had 5 teams, I would have 50 drinks.  Not $50