Answer:
(A) is < than equal to 17
Step-by-step explanation:
Total amount Jim had for the carnival =$25.00
Amount spent on food = $3.75
Amount left with him =
Jim plans to sped rest on tickets for rides.
Cost of each ride ticket = $1.25
Given: represents the number of ride tickets bought.
Using unitary method
If 1 ride ticket cost = $1.25
Cost of ride tickets in dollars will be =
Amount spent on rides must be less than or equal to the total amount left with Jim which is =$21.25.
So, we have:
⇒
Dividing both sides by 1.25.
⇒
∴
<em>Thus, the inequality representing te number of tickets Jim can purchase is given by:</em>
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