Question

Aaron and Payton both play football. Aaron has already thrown the football 12 yards. Payton has already thrown the football 16 yards. Aaron can throw the football 4.5 yards per play and Payton can throw the football 3 yards per play. After p additional plays, Aaron has thrown the football more yards than Payton.

Which inequality below correctly represents the situation above?
A.
12 + 16 + 4.5 + 3 < p
B.
12 + 4.5p < 16 + 3p
C.
12 + 3p > 16 + 4.5p
D.
12 + 4.5p > 16 + 3p

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A.

12 + 16 + 4.5 + 3 < p

B.

12 + 4.5p < 16 + 3p

C.

12 + 3p > 16 + 4.5p

D.

12 + 4.5p > 16 + 3p is the answer