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​Which situation matches the inequality below?

x + 250 < 1,200

A. A hiking trip, consisting of an x-mile first leg and a 250-mile second leg, will be greater than 1,200 miles.

B. Last year 1,200 people took a trip from the hotel to the waterfall. If 250 more people will take the trip in addition to the number of people, x, who have already taken it this year, the total will be greater than last year's.

C. Taking a trip on a raft is safe if the weight of guests and their belongings (x pounds) and the weight of the guide and her equipment (250 pounds) together are less than 1,200 pounds.

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Answer:

C is the correct answer

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