Final answer:
The inequality to represent the situation where selling bags of popcorn for $5 each to earn at least $125 is 5x ≥ 125. To solve, divide both sides by 5 to find that you must sell at least 25 bags of popcorn. The correct answer is A) 5x ≥ 125.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves setting up an inequality to represent a scenario in which $5 from each bag of popcorn sold goes towards a trip, with a goal of earning at least $125. Let's denote the number of bags you need to sell as x. The inequality that represents this situation is 5x ≥ 125.
To solve the inequality, you would divide both sides by 5:
- 5x ≥ 125
- x ≥ 125 / 5
- x ≥ 25
Therefore, you must sell at least 25 bags of popcorn to reach your goal. The correct answer is A) 5x ≥ 125.