Question

Clive has $900 in his bank account at the beginning of the school semester, Clive is hoping

to have at least $300 in his bank account at the end of the semester (18 weeks). If Clive only withdraws $35 a week for food, gas, and entertainment, will Clive be able to reach his goal at the end of the semester? Write an inequality that models the situation, and justify
your response both in a written format and algebraically.

Answer 1

Calculate the amount of money that Clive will spend if he take out $35 per week for 18 weeks.
35 x 18 = $630
Calculate the amount of money that he will have left at the end of the semester.
900 - 630 = $270
So, Clive will only have $270 at the end of the semester, thus not making his goal.