Question

Caleb has $800 to spend at a bicycle store for some new gear and biking

outfits. Assume all prices listed include tax.
• He buys a new bicycle for $252.32.
• He buys 3 bicycle reflectors for $11.73 each and a pair of bike gloves for
$35.19.
• He plans to spend some or all of the money he has left to buy new biking
outfits for $58.97 each.
Which inequality can be used to determine x, the maximum number of
outfits Caleb can purchase while staying within his budget?

Answer 1

441.62 + 3(9.04) + 11.29 + x(66.66) = 780441.62 + 27.12 + 11.29 + 66.66x = 780480.03 + 66.66x = 78066.66x = 299.97x = 4.5He can buy 4 outfits (the don’t sell 1/2 outfits)

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