Question

Bill spent less than $26 on a game and some composition books. The game cost $6. How much did the composition books costs? Using a variable, write an inequality to represent and solve the situation.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

C = cost of a composition book; 5 composition books purchased

T = total amount spent < $26

M = cost of magazine = $4

T = M + 5C < $26

$4 + 5C < $26

The problem statement did not ask for a solution, but here it is:

$4 + 5C < $26 ⇒ 5C < $22 ⇒ C < $4.40

Cost of a composition book < $4.40