Inequalities in Action: Solve Real-Life Scenarios

A store sells notebooks for $2 each and pens for $1 each. If you want to buy at least 5 items and spend no more than $10, write an inequality to represent this situation and find the possible combinations of notebooks and pens you can buy.

• (3, 3)

• Possible combinations: (0, 5), (1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 2), (4, 1), (5, 0), (2, 2), (1, 3).

• (0, 6)

• (6, 0)

Maria has $50 to spend on books. Each book costs $8. If she wants to buy at least 3 books, write an inequality to represent how many books she can buy and determine the maximum number of books she can purchase.

• 6

• 4

• 7

• 5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A gym charges a monthly fee of $30 plus $5 for each class attended. If you want to spend no more than $100 in a month, write an inequality to represent the number of classes you can attend and find the maximum number of classes.

• 16

• 12

• 10

• 14

Tom is saving money to buy a video game that costs $60. He saves $10 each week. If he wants to buy the game in less than 7 weeks, write an inequality to represent this situation and determine how many weeks it will take him to save enough money.

• 4 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 6 weeks

A concert ticket costs $45, and you have $200 to spend. If you want to buy tickets for your friends as well, write an inequality to represent how many tickets you can buy and find the maximum number of tickets you can purchase.

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

A farmer has a budget of $300 to buy seeds. Each packet of seeds costs $15. If he wants to buy at least 10 packets, write an inequality to represent this situation and determine the maximum number of packets he can buy within his budget.

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 25

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A school is planning a field trip and has a budget of $500. Each student must pay $25. If they want to take at least 15 students, write an inequality to represent how many students can go on the trip and find the maximum number of students allowed.

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 10

Lisa is making gift bags for a party. Each bag costs $3 to make, and she has $60 to spend. If she wants to make at least 10 bags, write an inequality to represent this situation and determine the maximum number of bags she can create.

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 30

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A car rental company charges a flat fee of $50 plus $0.20 per mile driven. If you want to spend no more than $100, write an inequality to represent the number of miles you can drive and find the maximum distance you can travel.

• 300 miles

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

• 150 miles

A baker is making cookies and wants to use at least 5 cups of flour. Each batch of cookies requires 2 cups of flour. If she has a maximum of 20 cups of flour, write an inequality to represent how many batches she can make and determine the maximum number of batches.

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 5