Question

(Financial Algebra workbook 10-3)

Under his "Household expenses" Budget category, Mark has allocated $60 per month for pet food. He can purchase "wet food" for $1.50 per can or "dry food" for $3 per bag.


E). Name a combination of bags and cans that will cause him to be over budget.

Answer 1

A possible answer to this question is 15 cans of "wet food" and 15 bags of "dry food". 15 cans of wet food make $1.50 * 15 = $22.50 and 15 bags of dry food make $3.00 * 15 = $45. $45 + $22.50 = $67.50, which is over budget.