Question

Identify the corresponding word problem, given the inequality: 16x ≥ 384

A) Clint is going hiking and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the hike. He determines he will need 384 ounces of water. If a bottle holds 16 ounces of water, how many bottles will he need?
B) Clint is going hiking and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the hike. He determines he will need at least 384 ounces of water. If a bottle holds 16 ounces of water, how many bottles will he need?
C) Clint is going hiking and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the hike. He determines he will not need more than 384 ounces of water. If a bottle holds 16 ounces of water, how many bottles will he need?
D) Clint is going hiking and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the hike. He determines he will need at least 24 bottles of water. If a bottle holds 16 ounces of water, what is the total amount of water he will need?

Answer 1

B) Clint is going hiking and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the hike. I have determined he will need at least 384 ounces of water. If a bottle holds 16 ounces of water, how many bottles will he need?
The problem is represented correctly by the inequality shown:
16x ≥ 384
Where,
x: is the number of 16 oz water bottles.
The key word to notice is:
"he will need AT LEAST 384"
It means that you may need 384 or more ounces of water.