Question

central shooting is hosting a “central has talent” show. They will award various prizes for the best 3 acts in a show. First place wins the most money and each than the previous place. Let x equal the amount of money first place wins. Which of the following expressions represent the total amount of prize money?

Answer 1

If "x" equals the amount of money first place wins, and if the total amount of prize money be denoted by "y", then,

y ≤ 3x

Explanation:

First place wins the most money and each place wins less than the previous place. The prizes are to be awarded for the best 3 acts in the show.

If "x" equals the amount of money first place wins, and if the total amount of prize money be denoted by "y", then,

y ≤ 3x