Question

Roberto had $20. He bought a soccer ball that

cost m dollars. He now has less than $5 left.
Which inequality represents this situation?
A. 20-m < 5
C. m -20 < 5
B. 20-m>5
D. m-20 > 5

Answer 1

20-m < 5

Explanation:

start with the 20 then take it away by m thsts why its 20 - m < 5 and not m - 20 < 5

Answer 2

Answer: A. 20 - m < 5

Explanation:

The money after Roberto bought the soccer ball that costs $m:

$20 - $m

now he has less than $5.

So the value should be less than $5

$20 - $m < $5

20 - m < 5