Question

To make copies of​ blueprints, Vantage Reprographics charges a ​$5 setup fee plus ​$3 per copy. Myra can spend no more than ​$59 for copying her blueprints. What numbers of copies will allow her to stay within​ budget?
Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
Myra can make
nothing or fewer copies.
B.
Myra can make at least
nothing copies.

Answer 1

Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of copies

5+ 3c  where c is the number of copies

It must be less than or equal to 59 dollars

5 +3c ≤ 59

Subtract 5 from each side

5-5 +3c ≤ 59-5

3c ≤ 54

Divide each side by 3

3c/3 ≤ 54/3

c ≤ 18

She can make 18 copies or less

Answer 2

Answer:

A.

Myra can make 18 or fewer copies

Step-by-step explanation:

Let n be the no. of copies

The cost:

5 + 3n《59

3n《54

n《18