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

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Answer 2

19-7.25-2.75 will be the maximum amount

Answer 3

After subtracting, tell me what you get.

Answer 4

9

Answer 5

@Juliusmattos12 Are you there?

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

I got 9