Question

Anna has n number of nickels. She has less than 45 cents. Which inequality could be used to the find the value of n?

A 0.05n < 0.45
B 0.05n > 0.45
C 0.05n < 0.45
D 0.05n > 0.45

Answer 1

The correct answer is A or C 0.05n < 0.45

Explanation:

Nickels cost $0.05 and n is the number of nickels, so you multiply the two to get 0.05n. Since this value is less than $0.45, we put a less than sign.