Question

Rita wrote an inequality for each statement. Select all statements whose inequality is an incorrect representation of the statement.

Answer 1

Options (1), (2), (5) and (6) will be the answer.

Explanation:

Option (1).

The medical students study for at least twelve years after high school.

m > 12

Incorrect.

Correct inequality should be,

m ≥ 12

Option (2).

The number of students in each class can be up to 25,

s ≥ 25

Incorrect.

Correct inequality will be,

s ≤ 25

Option (3).

A car gas tank holds up to
`15(1)/(2)` gallons of fuel.

g ≤
`15(1)/(2)`

Correct.

Option (4).

As of 2017, the University of Michigan football stadium, "The Big House" can seat up to 107601 fans,

s ≤ 107601

Correct.

Option (5).

The temperature was 90° or higher for the whole month,

t > 90

Incorrect.

Correct inequality will be t ≥ 90

Option (6).

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience,

c ≤ 5

Incorrect.

Correct inequality will be,

c ≥ 5

Options (1), (2), (5) and (6) will be the answer.