Real-Life Inequalities: Translating and Solving Scenarios

A store sells notebooks for $2 each. If you want to spend no more than $10, how many notebooks can you buy? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 3

Maria has at least 15 marbles. If she gives away 3 marbles, how many marbles does she have left? Write the inequality and solve it.

• At least 10 marbles

• At least 5 marbles

• At least 8 marbles

• At least 12 marbles

A movie theater charges $8 for a ticket. If you have $50, how many tickets can you buy? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7

Tom is at least 5 feet tall. If he grows 2 inches, what will his height be in feet? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 5.1667 feet

• 6 feet

• 5.5 feet

• 4.75 feet

A recipe requires at most 3 cups of flour. If you already used 1 cup, how many more cups can you use? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

A gym membership costs $30 a month. If you want to spend no more than $150, how many months can you afford? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 5 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 3 months

A car can hold a maximum of 5 passengers. If 2 passengers are already in the car, how many more can get in? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

A book costs $12. If you have $40, how many books can you buy without exceeding your budget? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 4

• 5

• 2

• 3

A class has a minimum of 20 students. If 5 students drop out, how many students must remain? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 20

A farmer has at least 100 apples. If he sells 25 apples, how many apples does he have left? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 125 apples

• 100 apples

• 50 apples

• 75 or more apples