Question

Rey is selling bracelets and earrings to make money for summer vacation. The bracelets cost $2 and the earrings cost $3. She needs to make at least $500. •Write an inequality to represent income from the jewelry sold. •Rey knows that she will see more than 50 bracelets. Write an inequality to represent this situation. •Identify a solution. How many bracelets and earrings can Rey sell?

Answer 1

Bracelets cost: $2

Earring cost : $3

Needs to make at least ( more or equal ≥) =$500

x= number of bracelets

y= number of earrings

2x+3y ≥ 500

Rey knows that she will see more than 50 bracelets.

x > 50

How many bracelets and earrings can Rey sell?

2x+3y ≥ 500

and

x > 50