Match the option which represents the situation.
Answer to Problem 58PFA
Option D is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A florist sells bouquets of carnations and roses. Carnations cost $2 each and roses cost $5 each. The total cost of each bouquet is no more than $25. Which best describes the quantities of carnations and roses in each bouquet?
Options are:
A: 3 carnations, at least 5 roses.
B: 3 carnations, no more than 5 roses
C: 5 carnations, at least 3 roses
D: 5 carnations, no more than 3 roses
Concept Used:
Carnations cost $2 each and roses cost $5 each. The total cost of each bouquet is no more than $25.
Let the number of carnation is C and number of rose is R.
Total cost of C number of carnation and R number of roses is $(
The total cost of each bouquet is no more than $25.
Inequality:
Calculation:
Inequality:
Let we check each options to see the correct option.
A: 3 carnations, at least 5 roses. | B: 3 carnations, no more than 5 roses |
C: 5 carnations, at least 3 roses | D: 5 carnations, no more than 3 roses |
Option D is correct.
Thus, option D is correct.
Chapter 5 Solutions
Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018
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