Question

Carmen a skilled artist, is hired by a local newspaper to draw cartoons for the "Comics" section.

Carmen will receive a one-time $50 sign-on bonus and $18 per comic.
If Carmen wants to make at least $450 this summer, which of the following accurately communicates the number of cartoons
she would need to draw in order to meet her goal?

Answer 1

23 cartoons

Explanation:

18x + 50 >= $450

18x >= 450 - 50

x >= 400/18

x = 22.22 = 23 cartoons