Writing One-Step Inequalities

Cam has $14.50 in his online shopping cart. In order to get free shipping, he needs to spend at least $40. Write an inequality to solve how much more he needs to spend to get free shipping.

Ky'A owes $1,750 on her car. She wants to finishing paying it off in no more than 10 months. Write an inequality to find out the minimum amount that Ky'A needs to pay each month to pay off her car in 10 months or less?

Chloe currently has $355 in her checking account. She has to keep at least $75 in her checking account at all times. Write an inequality to show much can she spend on gas and groceries and stay above her limit?

Lillian is making beaded bracelets for her friends. If each bracelet gets at least 40 beads and Lillian makes 6 bracelets, what inequality shows the minimum number of beads she needs to have?

David is planning a BBQ for his neighborhood. He is expecting 160 people to attend. Write an inequality to show how many packages of 12 hot dogs that he'll need to purchase for everyone to have at least one hot dog?

Jaxon wants to rent a pair of skis. It will cost him $25 an hour. Write an inequality to determine how much money he will need if he wants to ski for no more than 5.5 hours.

Maya saved $200 in the last year. She needs to buy new school clothes and wants to keep at least $50 in savings. Write an inequality to show the maximum amount of money she can spend.

Eve has $40 to spend at the zoo. If admission costs $12, write an inequality to show the maximum amount she has to spend on souvenirs.

Keri is selling cookies for $8 per dozen. She wants to make more than $90. Write an inequality to show how many sets of cookies she needs to sell to make more than $90.

Marcus needs to collect more than 25 rocks to examine for geology class. He has collected 11 so far. Write an inequality to show how many more he needs to collect.