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Which two situations correspond to the inequality shown below?
3.81 + 14.5 = 32
Bethany is writing a series of 32 short stories that are going to be made into a children's
book. She received a call from her editor asking her to have the rough draft of the series
completed in 3 8 weeks To this point she has completed 14.5 stories. What is the minimum
number of stories, x, that Bethany needs to write per week to meet the deadline?
Miranda's doctor had advised her that she could safely lose 32 pounds and still be at a
healthy weight Over the last few weeks, she has lost 14.5 pounds. For each week, x, that
she remains on her diet she will lose another 3.8 pounds. What is the most number of
weeks, X, she can remain on the diet and retain a healthy weight?
Marcus is washing cars to raise money for his soccer team He spent $32.00 on soap,
window cleaner, washing sponges, and drying towels for the car wash. For each car
washed, x, he charges $3.80 and customers can give more if they choose, but it is not
required He has already made $14.50 from the car wash. What is the least number of cars,
X, that he needs to wash in order to be making money for the soccer team?
Charles stopped at a convenient store to get some gas and oil for his car. After putting
$14.50 worth of gas in his car, he went inside the store to pay for the gas and purchase the
oil he needs. Each quart of oil, X, of the brand that he uses cost $3 80. He opened his wallet
and noticed that he only had $32 What is the maximum number of quarts of oil, x, that he
can buy?
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