3.16 Inequality Word Problems

Addie saved over $36. Which inequality represents the amount that she saved? 

• s > 36

• s < 36

• s ≤ 36

• s ≥ 36

To order from the kids menu a person must be no more than 12 years old.

• x > 12
• x < 12
• x ≥ 12
• x  ≤ 12

A student must be at least 15 years old to obtain a driver’s permit.

• x > 15
• x < 15 
• x ≤ 15
• x ≥ 15

Which inequality is represented by the words " at least"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

Which inequality is represented by the words " no more than" or "at most"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

To get into this restaurant a person must be at least 18 years old.

• x > 18

• x < 18

• x ≥ 18

• x  ≤ 18

Which inequality is represented by the words " at least"?

• <
• >
• ≤
• ≥

Tucker lost over 9 points. Which inequality represents the situation? 

• p > 9

• p < 9

• p ≥ 9

• p ≤ 9

You must be no less than 62 inches tall to play on the playground. Which inequality represents the heights of kids allowed to play? 

• k ≤ 62

• k > 62

• k < 62

• k ≥ 62

Addie saved no more than $36. Which inequality represents the amount that she saved? 

• s > 36

• s < 36

• s ≤ 36

• s ≥ 36