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05 Inequalities Word Problems-Mullen

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Inequalities Word Problems

Question 1

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An electronics store sells DVD players and cordless telephones. The store makes a $75 profit on the sale of
each DVD player (d) and a $30 profit on the sale of each cordless telephone (c). The store wants to make a profit of at least $255.00 from its sales of DVD players and cordless phones. Which inequality describes this situation?

a

b

c

d

Question 2

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Students in a ninth grade class measured their heights, h, in centimeters. The height of the shortest student
was 155 cm, and the height of the tallest student was 190 cm. Which inequality represents the range of heights?

a

b

c

d

Question 3

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Mrs. Smith wrote "Eight less than three times a number is greater than fifteen" on the board. If x represents the number, which inequality is a correct translation of this statement?

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b

c

d

Question 4

4.

Five less than a number is less than or equal to 6 times the number. What inequality can be written to represent this statement?

Question 5

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Twice a number increased by 5 is greater than 3 times the number deceased by 7. Write and solve an inequality to find the highest possible integer solution?

Question 6

6.

You can order discount movie tickets from a web site for $7 each. You must also pay a service fee of $4. You want to spend no more than $40 on movie tickets. Write and solve an inequality to find the greatest number of movie tickets that you can order?

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The greatest number of movie tickets she can order is ___________________ (enter number only).

Question 7

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Elisha wants to buy book marks to give to her teachers, she has a total of $60 to spend. Each book mark costs $6.00 and she wants to also buy her mom a cookbook that costs $23.00. Write and solve an inequality to find the greatest number of book marks she can buy.

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The greatest number of bookmarks she can buy is ___________________ (enter number only).

Question 8

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Anthony's parents have decided to reduce heat costs by installing new storm windows and adding insulation. Anthony's parents offered him $10 for every storm window he installs, and they owe him $25 for spreading the insulation. He wants to earn more than $200. Write and solve an inequality to find out how many windows he must install.

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Question 9

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Bagels cost $.55 each. Olivia is going to buy bagels and a container of cream cheese costing $2.50 to share with her teachers. If she has $8.50, how many bagels can Olivia purchase?

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Question 10

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A taxi ride in the city starts with a base charge of $2.00. Then for each mile traveled the charge is $.75. How many miles can Mikayla go for $6.00?

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