Question

Antonio is going to the carnival. He can spend no more than $20.00. if the ticket to in is $7.50, and each ride cost $1.25, how many rides could Antonio ride at the carnival?

Answer 1

$20.00 ≥ 7.50+1.25x
subtract 7.50 from both sides
20-7.50=12.50
12.50=1.25x
12.50/1.25=10
x= 10 rides