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A mine extracts 2 tons of ore in an hour. Of the total ore extracted in a day, 4 tons is purchased by the government and more than 10 tons is sold to a mineral extractor. If the mine operates for x hours in a day, what is the simplest inequality that represents the number of hours the mine must operate to meet its obligations?

x > 3
x > 4
x > 5
x > 7

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Answer:

D, X> 7

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x is equal to or more than 7.
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