The cost of book has to be less than or equal to 26.39.
The amount of money Elena can buy has to be less than or equal to $30. Thus, the inequality sign to be used is the less than or equal to sign.
(1 + tax)cost of books + cost of bus fare ≤ value of the gift
1.08c + 1.5 ≤ 30
In order to determine the maximum cost of books, take the following steps:
Combine similar terms
1.08c ≤ 30 - 1.5
Add similar terms together
1.08c ≤ 28.50
Divide both sides of the equation by 1.08
c ≤ 28.50 / 1.08
c ≤ 26.39
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