Question

Writing an Inequality

Andrew is buying pencils, and he wants to buy fewer than 25. He plans to give 75% of the pencils to his students
and save three for himself.
In words, what does Andrew want to be less than 25?
What fraction can be used to represent 75%?
Which inequality can be used to represent this situation?

Answer 1

1. A- seventyfive percent of a number, plus three

2. A- 3/4

3. B- (3x)/4 + 3 < 25

Explanation:

Answer 2

1,A

2,A

3,b

Explanation: