Math Inequality Word Problems

Which inequality represents:

5 times a number is not less than twice the number plus 9

Jo needs to collect at least 1,000 signatures for a petition. He has 520 and wants to collect the same number each week. He has 6 more weeks. Which inequality represents this situation?

Jo needs to collect at least 1,000 signatures for a petition. He has 520 and wants to collect the same number each week. He has 6 more weeks. Which solution represents how many signatures Jo needs each week?

Ann wants to spend at most $8.50 on school supplies. She needs to purchase a binder (costs $6.89) and wants to spend the rest on pens, which cost $0.59 each. Which inequality represents this situation, where x is the number of pens Ann can buy?

Ann wants to spend at most $8.50 on school supplies. She needs to purchase a binder (costs $6.89) and wants to spend the rest on pens, which cost $0.59 each. What is the greatest amount of pens can Ann buy?

• 3

• 2.7

• 2

• 1.15

Wes wants to spend under $15 on lunch. He decides to buy pizza slices, which cost $2.50 each and a two liter soda which costs $1.75. Which inequality represents this situation?

Wes wants to spend under $15 on lunch. He decides to buy pizza slices, which cost $2.50 each and a two liter soda which costs $1.75. What is the maximum number of pizza slices Wes can buy?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

Stacy has $25 in her savings account. To save more money, Stacy is selling lemonade for $0.50. She wants to have a minimum of $150 in her account. Which inequality represents this situation?

Stacy has $25 in her savings account. To save more money, Stacy is selling lemonade for $0.50. How many cups of lemonade does Stacy need to sell to reach a minimum of $150 in her savings account?

• 63

• 125

• 250

• 300

Adam works at a video game store Mon-Fri. He earns $80 per day plus $8 per video game sold. On Thursday, he makes at least $176. Which inequality represents this situation?