Question

Blake was a little concerned as he stood in the middle of the overcrowded elevator. The sign clearly stated that the total weight in the elevator could not exceed 2,000 pounds.

Write an inequality to show the weight limit for the elevator.

A) w > 2,000
B) w < 2,000
C) w ≤ 2,000
D) w ≥ 2,000

Answer 1

The answer is C) w is greater than and or equal to W

Answer 2

Answer: C) w ≤ 2,000

Explanation:

We know for a fact that it is not A or D, because this means that the elevator WOULD be able to handle weight more than or equal to 2,000 lbs.

This leaves us A and C.

The question states that the weight could not exceed 2,000 pounds, meaning that ≤ will be used. This gives us w ≤ 2,000. The total weight in the elevator has to be less than or equal to 2,000 pounds.