Question

Mandalee went to a fruit stand with $20 to spend on berries. She bought 1 pint of blueberries for $3.50, and she bought raspberries for $4.00 per pint. If x represents the number of pints of raspberries, which inequality represents the maximum number of pints of raspberries she can buy without spending more than $20? Assume all prices include tax.

A: 3.50x+4.00≤20
B: 3.50+4.00x≥20
C: 3.50x+4.00x<20
D: 3.50+4.00x≤20

Answer 1

Answer: D. 3.50+4.00x≤20

Explanation:

According to the question,

Total amount spent = (price of a pint of blueberries)+ (Price per pint of raspderries)(number of pints of raspberries)

Total amount he can spend must be less than or equal to $20

x=number of pints of raspberries

As per given,

`3.50+4.00x\leq20`, required equation

Hence, D is the correct option