Question

Arturo has $480 to spend at a bicycle store for some new gear and biking outfits.

Assume all prices listed include tax.


• He buys a new bicycle for $201. 87.


• He buys 3 bicycle reflectors for $9. 82 each and a pair of bike gloves for $15. 79.


• He plans to spend some or all of the money he has left to buy new biking outfits


for $32. 80 each.


Write and solve an inequality which can be used to determine o, the number of outfits


Arturo can purchase while staying within his budget.


Inequality: 1


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attempt 1 out of 2

Answer 1

Explanation:

201.87 + 3(9.82) + 15.79 + 32.80(o) < 480

247.12 + 32.80(o) < 480

32.80(o) < 480 - 247.12

32.80(o) < 232.88

o < 232.88/32.8

o < 7.1

He can purchase 7 outfits and stay within the $480 budget