Question

A building manager is buying gravel and mulch for landscaping. He can spend no more than $250 and must cover at least 200 square feet. Gravel costs $2 per square foot, and mulch costs $0.25 per square foot. If the building manager wants to purchase only one material, can he? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

No, the building manager cannot purchase only one material. The maximum amount he can spend is $250, and 200 square feet of gravel would cost $400, which is more than the budget allows. Similarly, 200 square feet of mulch would cost only $50, which is far less than the budget allows.

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