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

18-4.25=13.75$ she has. 13.75-9.75=4$ she can spend. 4$/0.50=8 packages she can buy