Question

Determine which problem matches the given inequality. c less-than 5 and one-half There are 5 and one-half fewer cups of sugar than flour. There are 5 and one-half more cups of sugar than flour. There are less than 5 and one-half cups of sugar. There are more than 5 and one-half cups of sugar.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

There are less than 5 1/2 cups of sugar.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

`c < 5(1)/(2)`

Required

Select a matching expression for the inequality

The inequality sign <, mean less than

So: we can say that
`< 5(1)/(2)` means less than
`5(1)/(2)`

From the given options, only option c shows less than
`5(1)/(2)`

i.e. less than
`5(1)/(2)` cups of sugar

Hence, (c) answers the question