Question

Amy and Ebony are shopping. Amy has $77. Together, Amy and Ebony have less than $172. If x represents the amount of money Ebony has, which of the following inequalities represents this information?

A.) $77 + x > $172
B.) $172 + x < $77
C.) $77 + x < $172
D.) x - $77 < $172

Answer 1

Amy = $77
Ebony = x

Together, Amy and Ebony have less than $172:
Amy + Ebony < $172

$77 + x < $172 (Answer C)