Question

For a party, Karen needs to buy a gift for one of her friends. Per party rules, she can spend at most a total of $30, including tax. The rate of sales tax is 8%. How much can Karen's gift cost before tax?

The inequality for this situation can be written:

c+0.08c≥30

Answer 1

@Kalebj @will.h

Answer 2

That was quick lol

Answer 3

I believe that is False.

Answer 4

Incorrect. First mistake is
The said at most 30 dollars. Means
Less than or equal to

Answer 5

incorrect

Answer 6

So it should be like this
C + 30 dollars * 0.08 less than or equal to 30
Now simplify 30 * 0.08 = 2.4 (that's the tax)
So we have
C + 2.4 less than or equal to 30
To find C subtract 2.4 from both sides
C less than or equal to 30 - 2.4
The answer for C (price before tax)
C less than or equal to 27.6