Question

On a final exam, each multiple-choice question is worth 4 points and each word problem is worth 8 points. Lorenzo needs at least 50 points on the final to earn a "B" in the class. Which inequality represents x, the number of correct multiple-choice questions, and y, the number of correct word problems, he needs to earn a "B"?

4x + 8y < 50
4x + 8y ≤ 50
4x + 8y > 50
4x + 8y ≥ 50

Answer 1

Answer: To represent the number of correct multiple-choice questions (x) and the number of correct word problems (y) Lorenzo needs to earn a "B," we can use the following inequality:

4x + 8y ≥ 50

This inequality states that the total number of points obtained from multiple-choice questions (4x) and word problems (8y) should be greater than or equal to 50 points to earn a "B" in the class.