Answer:
- x + y ≤ 600
- 5x +7y ≥ 3500
- it is possible
Explanation:
a) We can write two inequalities, one for the number of tickets, and one for the necessary revenue.
x + y ≤ 600 . . . . . . . limit imposed by available seating
5x +7y ≥ 3500 . . . . required revenue to meet expenses
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b) For x = 330, the first inequality puts one limit on y:
330 +y ≤ 600
y ≤ 270
And the second inequality puts another limit on y:
5(330) +7y ≥ 3500
7y ≥ 1850 . . . . subtract 1650
y ≥ 264.3 . . . . divide by 7
The number of tickets that must be sold to meet expenses is 265, which is less than the number that can be sold, 270. It is possible to meet expenses.