Inequalities Word Problems

Mallory bought pizza and soda for a party. If she spent $12.57 on the sodas and $10.95 for each pizza, how many pizzas did she buy if her total is $89.22?

• 10.95x + 12.57 = 89.22

• 12.57x + 10.95 = 89.22

• 89.22x -10.95 = 12.57

• 12.57 + 10.95 = 89.22

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

A willow tree is 5.1 feet tall and grows at a rate of 2.5 feet a year. After how many years will the tree have reached no more than 60 feet tall?

• 5.1 + 2.5y ≥ 60
• 60 < 5.1 + 2.5
• 5.1 + 2.5y ≤ 60
• 5.1 + 2.5y > 60

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Eleni bought 2 pounds of grapes at a cost of $3.49 per pound. She paid with a $10 bill. How much change did she get back?

• $3.02
• $4.51
• $6.51
• $6.98

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

The 30 members of a choir are trying to raise at least $1,500 to cover travel costs to a singing camp. They have already raised $600. Which inequality could you solve to find the average amounts each member can raise that will at least meet the goal?

• 30x + 600 > 1,500
• 30x + 600 ≥ 1,500
• 30x + 600 < 1,500
• 30x + 600 < 1,500

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

An air conditioner repairman charges $80 for a house call and $20 for each hour worked. If you have $200, what's the maximum amount of hours you can afford for him to repair your air conditioner?

• 10

• 8

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B