Question

Fiona has $18 to spend. She spent $4.25, including tax, to buy a notebook. She needs to save $9.75, but she wants to buy a snack. If crackers cost $0.50 per package including tax, what inequality would show the maximum number of packages that Fiona can buy? Solve your inequality by showing your work and steps.

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

9.75 + 4.25= 14.00

18.00 + 14.00= 4.00

4.00 divided by 0.50 = 2

$0.50 = 1 package

$1.00  = 2 package

$1.50 = 3 package

$2.00 = 4 package

Answer 2

4.25 + 9.75 +0.5x < = 18

14 + 0.5x < = 18

0.5x < = 4

x< = 8

she can buy at least 8 packs of crackers