Question

Ben has $19 to spend. He spent $7.25, including tax, to buy a notebook. He needs to save $2.75 but he wants to buy a snack. If pretzels cost $0.50 per package including tax, what inequality would show the maximum number of packages that Ben can buy? Solve your inequality by showing your work and steps.

Answer 1

Ben can buy 18 packs of snacks.