Question

Publisher estimates their costs of publishing a book is from $780,000 to $1,040,000. So far, they have spent $624,000. Which compound inequality correctly expresses how much more the publisher can spend?

a. 156,000 > x > 416,000
b. 156,000 < x > 416,000
c. 156,000 > x < 416,000

Answer 1

The publiche can spen $(780,000 - 624,000) < x < $(1,040,000 - 624,000) = $156,000 < x < $416,000