Question

Latisha wants to buy pumpkins and autumn squash for a fall display. She has a budget of no more than $117 but wants to buy more than 10 vegetables for the decorations. The pumpkins are $5.50 each and the autumn squash are $3.50 each.

If Latisha decides she is going to use 12 pumpkins for the display, what is the maximum number of squash she can use?

Group of answer choices

5

10

14

12

Answer 1

The correct answer should be 14

Answer 2

14

Explanation:

5.50 times 12 is 66. 117 minus 66 is 51. so 14. 3.50 times 14 is 49.