Solving 2-Step Inequalities from Word Problems

Which symbol represents 'greater than' in inequality problems?

• <

• ≥

• >

• ≤

Mara has collected 166 stamps and plans to collect 13 more each week. How many weeks will it take for her to have more than 400 stamps?

• 22 weeks

• 18 weeks

• 15 weeks

• 20 weeks

Oscar has run 86 miles and plans to run 11 miles per week. What is the minimum number of weeks he needs to run to reach at least 560 miles?

• 45 weeks

• 44 weeks

• 43 weeks

• 42 weeks

What does the phrase 'at least' mean in inequality problems?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Less than or equal to

• Greater than or equal to

If Oscar runs 11 miles per week, how many miles will he run in 44 weeks?

• 520 miles

• 500 miles

• 550 miles

• 484 miles

If a group of friends has $250 to spend on parking and admission, and parking costs $12.25, how much does each ticket cost per person?

• $23.25

• $22.25

• $21.25

• $20.25

Given the costs, what is the maximum number of people who can visit the museum if the total budget is $250?

• 9 people

• 10 people

• 11 people

• 8 people

If parking is a one-time fee of $12.25, how much is left for tickets if the total budget is $250?

• $240.75

• $239.75

• $238.75

• $237.75

Jackson pays a flat fee of $44 per month and $4 per gigabyte. What is the maximum number of gigabytes he can use if he wants to pay less than $85 per month?

• 9 GB

• 12 GB

• 10 GB

• 11 GB

What is the inequality setup for Jackson's cell phone plan if he wants to pay less than $85 per month?

• 44 + 4m ≤ 85

• 44 + 4m ≥ 85

• 44 + 4m < 85

• 44 + 4m > 85