Marion has fifty dollars to spend at the store. If she plans to purchase a jacket for $20 and buys x socks for $3, which inequality would be correct? A. 20 + 3x ≤ 50 B. 20 + 3x ≥ 50 C. 20 + 3x 50 D. 20 + 3x

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Marion has fifty dollars to spend at the store.  If she plans to purchase a jacket for $20 and buys x socks for $3, which inequality would be correct?

		
A. 20 + 3x ≤ 50

		
B. 20 + 3x ≥ 50

		
C. 20 + 3x > 50

		
D. 20 + 3x < 50

anonymous · Answer

Whatever the sum, Marion only has $50, so the MOST he can spend is $50.
Therefore what he purchases must total $50 or less.

anonymous · Answer

20 + 3x <= 50