Question

Helps plz A business assistant must leave more than $50 in the supply account. There is $200 in the account. The assistant needs to order x boxes of pens that cost $10.50 each.

What is the maximum number of boxes of pens the business assistant can buy?

A 10

B 14

C 15

D 23

Answer 1

Hey there!

The assistant can buy 14 boxes of pens.

Step 1: 200 - 50 = 150

Step 2: 150 / 10.50 = 14.28

Step 3: Round 14.28 to 14

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

$200-10.50x = $50
200-50=10.50x
150=10.50x
14.29=x
so you can order 14 boxes.