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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Solving Compound Inequalities

Question 8 • 4413VA ALGEBRA 3 SEM A

Sharon worked hard for a long time to save the money for a new car. She has budgeted between $15,000 and $20,000 for the new car plus the cost of gas for a year. Let x represent gas mileage. Which compound inequality represents the gas mileage that a $12,000 car can get and still fit in her budget if gas costs $4 per gallon and she drives 15,000 miles a year?

Answer
A
15,000 ≤ 12,000 + 4 ≤ 20,000
Option A
B
15,000 < 12,000 + 4 < 20,000
Option B
C
15,000 ≤ 12,000 + x ≤ 20,000
Option C
D
15,000 < 12,000 + x < 20,000
Option D