2. A local charity sponsors a 5K race to raise money. It receives $55 per race entry and $10,000 in donations, but it must spend $15 per race entry to cover the cost of the race. Write and solve an inequality to determine the number of race entries the charity needs to raise at least $55,000.

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2.	A local charity sponsors a 5K race to raise money. It receives $55 per race entry and $10,000 in donations, but it must spend $15 per race entry to cover the cost of the race. Write and solve an inequality to determine the number of race entries the charity needs to raise at least $55,000.

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sissyedgar · Answer

@AloneS 
You have perfect timing. xP

alones · Answer

Lolol wdym?

sissyedgar · Answer

You came almost as soon as I logged back on for help with the question

alones · Answer

Oh lol alright let's see what you have

alones · Answer

Alright so let's take 5K and subtract from $\ 10,000$

alones · Answer

we'll get 55 dollars right? @sissyedgar

sissyedgar · Answer

Sorry. I'm in another class right now. xP

sissyedgar · Answer

But ya. We get $55

alones · Answer

Alright so the answer would be $$55$
So subtract $55 -$15 = $40$
Than you have $$45,000$ divide that by $$40$ which would eaqual $1,125$ 

So the answer would be $1,125$  race entries needed.

sissyedgar · Answer

Got it. THANK YOU!!! ♥

alones · Answer

You're welcome (;