CRM.PAR.3.2

Create inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems.

Example Problems
Aaron has $30 to spend on chocolate bars and lollipops. He buys a box of lollipops for $4.

After buying the lollipops, he wants to spend the remaining money on chocolate bars that cost
$2.75 each.

Write and solve an inequality to find the greatest number of chocolate bars that Aaron can buy.
Lionel goes to an office supply store with $45 to buy a mechanical pencil that costs $4.60. With the remaining money, he plans to buy as many pens as possible. Each pen costs $1.70.

Let
represent the number of pens Lionel can buy.

Write and solve an inequality to find the maximum number of pens that Lionel can buy.
Gabriella runs a catering business that charges a one-time setup fee of $50 plus $20 per guest. She wants each customer to pay at least $450 in total for an event.

Let
represent the number of guests.

Write and solve an inequality to find the number of guests Gabriella needs to ensure that the charge is
$450 or more.
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