Writing and Interpreting Inequalities in Real Life Scenarios

1. Sarah has at least $50 to spend on books. If each book costs $12, how many books can she buy? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

2. A school is planning a field trip and needs at least 30 students to sign up. If 5 students have already signed up, how many more need to sign up? Write an inequality to express this.

• 20

• 30

• 25

• 15

3. Tom wants to save at least $200 for a new bike. If he saves $25 each week, how many weeks will it take him to reach his goal? Write an inequality to show this.

• w <= 7

• w < 8

• w >= 8

• w = 10

4. A concert hall has a maximum capacity of 500 people. If there are already 350 tickets sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 100

• 200

• 350

• 150

5. Lisa is making a fruit smoothie and wants to use at least 3 cups of fruit. If she uses 0.5 cups of strawberries, how many more cups of fruit can she use? Write an inequality to express this.

• Lisa can use at least 3.5 more cups of fruit.

• Lisa can use at least 1.5 more cups of fruit.

• Lisa can use at least 2 more cups of fruit.

• Lisa can use at least 2.5 more cups of fruit.

6. A car rental company charges a minimum of $30 per day. If you want to rent a car for at least 5 days, what is the minimum amount you will spend? Write an inequality to represent this.

• $200

• $150

• $100

• $75

7. A gym requires at least 15 members to hold a class. If there are currently 10 members signed up, how many more members are needed? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• 3

• 10

• 7

• 5

8. A baker needs to make at least 100 cookies for an event. If he has already made 45 cookies, how many more does he need to make? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 70

• 60

• 55

• 50

9. A movie theater has a seating limit of 200 people. If there are already 150 tickets sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• 50

• 100

• 25

• 75

10. A student needs to score at least 75% on a test to pass. If the test has 20 questions, how many questions must the student answer correctly? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 12

• 10

• 18

• 15