Budgeting Basics: One-Step Inequalities in Real Life

A store sells notebooks for $3 each. If you want to buy at least 5 notebooks, what is the minimum amount of money you need?

• $10

• $25

• $20

• $15

You have a budget of $50 to spend on books. If each book costs $8, how many books can you buy?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 6

A class trip costs $15 per student. If you want to take at least 10 students, what is the minimum amount of money you need to raise?

• $200

• $100

• $75

• $150

You are saving money to buy a video game that costs $40. If you currently have $25, how much more do you need to save?

• $5

• $20

• $10

• $15

A concert ticket costs $25. If you want to buy tickets for at least 4 friends, what is the minimum amount of money you need?

• $100

• $125

• $150

• $75

You are planning a party and want to buy snacks. If each snack pack costs $4 and you want at least 6 packs, what is the minimum amount you need to spend?

• $30

• $20

• $16

• $24

A gym membership costs $30 per month. If you want to join for at least 3 months, what is the minimum amount you will spend?

• $150

• $60

• $90

• $120

You are collecting cans for a food drive. If you want to collect at least 50 cans and you currently have 20, how many more cans do you need to collect?

• 15

• 40

• 25

• 30

A video game costs $60. If you have saved $40, how much more do you need to save to buy the game?

• $20

• $10

• $30

• $50

You want to buy a new bike that costs $150. If you currently have $90, what is the minimum amount you still need to save?

• $50

• $30

• $60

• $80