Question

GIVING 15 POINTS!!!!!!! Jose is going to the store to buy candles. Small candles cost $3 each and large candles cost $5 each. He needs to buy at least 25 candles, and he can spend no more than $120. Which represents a viable solution for the number of small candles, S, and large candles, L, Jose can buy?

A. (6,24)
B.(8,16)
C.(13,8)
D.(18,11)

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

B,C don't have enough candles and a cost too much.

Answer 2

D. (18,11)

Explanation:

The last option is the one that makes the most sense for Jose. Jose needs to buy small and large candles. Small candles are $3 while large candles are $5. His budget is $120 and he needs at least 25 candles. If Jose picks option D, he would be able to buy:

18 small candles = 54

11 large candles = 55

Therefore,

18 + 11 = 29 candles

54+ 55 = $109