Question

Annie is planning a business meeting for her company. She has a budget of $1,325 for renting a meeting room at a local hotel and providing lunch. She expects 26 people to attend the meeting. The cost of renting the meeting room is $270. Which inequality shows how to find the amount, x, Annie can spend on lunch for each person?

26x + 270 ≤ 1,325
26x + 270 ≥ 1,325
260x + 24 ≤ 1,325
270x + 26 ≤ 1,325
270x + 26 ≥ 1,325

Answer 1

Explanation:

The correct inequality that shows how to find the amount, x, Annie can spend on lunch for each person is:

26x + 270 ≤ 1,325

This inequality represents the total cost of lunch for 26 people (26x) plus the cost of renting the meeting room ($270) being less than or equal to Annie's budget of $1,325.