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Fred is trying to earn $35 to buy a basketball. He has saved $11.25. He earns $2.25 per hour doing yard work for his neighbor, and he earns $7.25 per hour selling sunglasses at the mall. Will Fred have enough to buy the basketball if he works in the yard for 2 hours and at the mall for 3 hours? Use the inequality 2.25y + 7.25z + 11.25 ≥ 35.

Question 5 options:

1)

No, because the total will be $58.75.

2)

No, because the total will be $21.25.

3)

Yes, because the total will be $37.50.

4)

Yes, because the total will be $26.25.

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Answer:

37.50 is the answer or Number (3)

Explanation:

I did this question before so I know it is right.

11.25 + 2.25 x 2 + 7.25 x 3 = 37.50

The inequality is correct!

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