On a final exam, each multiple-choice question is worth 4 points and each word problem is worth 8 points. Lorenzo needs at least 50 points on the final to earn a "B" in the class. Which inequality represents x, the number of correct multiple-choice questions, and y, the number of correct word problems, he needs to earn a "B"? a. 4x + 8y 50 d. 4x + 8y ≥ 50

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On a final exam, each multiple-choice question is worth 4 points and each word problem is worth 8 points. Lorenzo needs at least 50 points on the final to earn a "B" in the class. Which inequality represents x, the number of correct multiple-choice questions, and y, the number of correct word problems, he needs to earn a "B"?

a. 4x + 8y < 50
b. 4x + 8y ≤ 50
c. 4x + 8y  > 50
d. 4x + 8y ≥ 50

anonymous · Answer

@Secret-Ninja

secret-ninja · Answer

Well, in the question it says they lorenzo needs "AT LEAST" 50 points or more. Do you know what they means?

anonymous · Answer

He has to have Greater than or equal to

secret-ninja · Answer

Right! what answer do you think it is, knowing this?

secret-ninja · Answer

Do you need a bit more help?

anonymous · Answer

B

anonymous · Answer

No D

secret-ninja · Answer

Not quite... If you read it all of the way through, it says "less than". So D is correct. Good job!

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

secret-ninja · Answer

No problem. :) Tag me in your next question.

anonymous · Answer

Oh I miscounted. That was the last one. Thank you

secret-ninja · Answer

Oh okay. let me know what grade you got and if the ones we answered we right, :)

anonymous · Answer

The ones we answered were correct. I got 70%

secret-ninja · Answer

Awesome. :) see ya later.