Which inequality models this problem? The length of a rectangle is five times its width. If the perimeter is at most 96 centimeters, what is the greatest possible value for the width? A. 2w + 2 • (5w) ≤ 96 B. 2w + 2 • (5w) ≥ 96 C. 2w + 2 • (5w) 96

Question

Which inequality models this problem?
 
The length of a rectangle is five times its width. If the perimeter is at most 96 centimeters, what is the greatest possible value for the width?
 
 A.
2w + 2 • (5w) ≤ 96
 
 B.
2w + 2 • (5w) ≥ 96
 
 C.
2w + 2 • (5w) < 96
 
 D.
2w + 2 • (5w) > 96

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

First of all, you can eliminate A and D because the perimeter is less than 96, not greater than.

anonymous · Answer

Since it is at MOST 96, the inequality sign should be less than or equal to. Therefore, the answer is A.