Question

Michael has $1,089.17 in his checking account. He is going to spend $525.20 on a new television and spend the rest on speakers that cost $49.00 each. Which of the following inequalities would determine the maximum number of speakers (y) Michael can buy without spending more money than is in his account?

A.$525.20 + $49.00(y) < $1,089.17
B. $1,089.17 + $525.20 > $49.00 + y
C. $525.20 < $49.00(y) + $1,089.17
D. $525.20 + $49.00 + y < $1,089.17

Answer 1

The answer is A.

Michael wants to spend less money than his account hold, so the inequality must include " > 1,089.17. The inequality should also include 525.20 as the cost of the TV and 49y as the number and cost of the speakers.

Answer 2

525.20 + 49 y ≤1089.17

Explanation:

The cost of the tv plus the cost of the speakers times the number of speakers must be less than or equal to the amount in the account

525.20 + 49 y ≤1089.17