Question

Ben has $19 to spend. He spent $7.25, including tax, to buy a notebook. He needs to save $2.75 but he wants to buy a snack. If pretzels cost $0.50 per package including tax, what inequality would show the maximum number of packages that Ben can buy? Solve your inequality by showing your work and steps.

Answer 1

@Whitemonsterbunny17. This is the last one please help please

Answer 2

19-7.25-2.75 will be the maximum amount

Answer 3

After subtracting, tell me what you get.

Answer 4

Ok so thats what i put for my answer?

Answer 5

No, that's just the first step.

Answer 6

Ok

Answer 7

So, what do you get after subtracting?

Answer 8

9

Answer 9

Right, so 9 is the maximum he can spend.
Your inequality should look like this:

Answer 10

So, how many can he buy?

.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
+.50
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$3.00
6 packages= $3.00
$3+$3+$3=$9
6+6+6=18

18 packages max.

Answer 11

18packages??

Answer 12

Mhm, but your inequality would be 1-18 packages b/c he can buy any number of packages up to 18.

Sooooo
Less than or equal to 18.

Answer 13

Ok so when im writing the answer in the answer box how should i write it

Answer 14

$19-$7.25-$2.75= $9 (max. spending money for snacks)

Snacks= $0.50
$9/$0.50=18 (max # of snacks he can buy)

He can buy equal to or less than 18 snacks.

Answer 15

@nuccioreggie

Answer 16

Thank you sooo very much really

Answer 17

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Answer 18

did you have this for online math too?