Exploring Algebraic Inequalities in Word Problems

Jackson's team needs to collect at least 160 blankets. They collected 42 on Monday and 65 on Wednesday. How many more do they need on Friday?

• 52

• 55

• 53

• 54

If Jackson's team collected 50 blankets on Monday and 70 on Wednesday, how many more do they need on Friday to meet their goal of 160?

• 30

• 60

• 50

• 40

Kyle's team earns 40 cents per calendar and needs to earn more than $327. How many calendars must they sell?

• 818

• 820

• 817

• 819

If Kyle's team wants to earn more than $400, how many calendars must they sell at 40 cents each?

• 1000

• 1001

• 1002

• 1003

The physics club needs at least 28 people to go on a trip. Each van holds 7 people. How many vans are needed?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 6

If the physics club has 35 people going on the trip, how many vans are needed?

• 5

• 4

• 7

• 6

Nathan has two options for metro trips. Option A: $10 card + $2.15 per trip. Option B: $3.15 per trip. For how many trips is Option B cheaper?

• More than 10

• Exactly 10

• 10 or more

• Less than 10

If Nathan plans to take 15 trips, which option is cheaper?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are the same

• Option A

• Option B

For 5 trips, which option is cheaper for Nathan?

• Option A

• Option B

• Both are the same

• Cannot be determined

If Nathan takes 20 trips, what is the total cost for Option A?

• $53

• $55

• $52

• $54