Linear Inequalities word problems

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: The temperature is at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

• x <= 20

• x >= 20

• x > 20

• x = 20

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A car rental company charges a daily fee plus a mileage fee of $0.25 per mile. The total cost for a day is at most $50.

• 0.25x + daily fee ≤ 50

• 0.25x + daily fee ≥ 50

• 0.25x + daily fee < 50

• 0.25x + daily fee = 50

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A store is having a sale. The original price of a shirt is $30. The sale price is at least 20% off.

• x > 24

• x ≤ 24

• x ≥ 24

• x < 24

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A student needs to earn at least 80 points to pass a test. Each correct answer is worth 5 points.

• x >= 16

• 5x > 80

• x > 16

• 5x >= 80

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A company produces and sells t-shirts. The production cost per t-shirt is at most $10. The selling price per t-shirt is at least $15.

• 10x > 15x

• 10x <= 15x

• 10x < 15x

• 10x >= 15x

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A restaurant offers a discount on meals. The original price of a meal is $25. The discount is at least 30% off.

• 0.7 * 25 >= 25 - x

• 0.7 * 25 <= 25 - x

• 0.3 * 25 <= 25 - x

• 0.7 * 25 <= 25 + x

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A student needs to earn at least 70% of the total points to pass a course. The course has a total of 100 points.

• x = 70

• x >= 70

• x > 70

• x <= 70

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A company produces and sells bicycles. The production cost per bicycle is at most $200. The selling price per bicycle is at least $300.

• 200x < 300x

• 200x = 300x

• 200x ≥ 300x

• 200x ≤ 300x

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A store is having a clearance sale. The original price of a book is $15. The sale price is at least 50% off.

• x > 7.5

• x >= 7.5

• x <= 7.5

• x < 7.5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Write a linear inequality to represent the following word problem: A student needs to earn at least 90 points to get an A grade. Each correct answer is worth 10 points.

• 10x >= 90

• x + 10 >= 90

• 10x <= 90

• x >= 90

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8