Question

Lauren is booking a band and a DJ for a dance, and wants to keep the cost of the

entertainment under $1,300. A band can play for part of the time at an hourly rate of $120,
and a DJ can play for the remaining time at an hourly rate of $92.
Select the inequality in standard form that describes this situation. Use the given
numbers
and the following variables.


x = the number of hours the band will play
y = the number of hours the DJ will play

Answers- A 120+x+92+y>1,300
B: 120x+92y>1,300
C: 120x+92y<1,300
D: 120+x+92+y<1,300

Answer 1

C: 120x+92y<1,300

Explanation:

Since the band plays at an hourly rate of $120 for x hours, the total cost of the band playing is 120x.

Also the DJ can play for the remaining time at an hourly rate of $92 for y hours, the total cost of the band playing is 92y

The total cost of the band is DJ playing is thus 120x + 92y.

Since we require this to be under $1,300, we us the less than sign '<' to show the relation.

So, 120x + 92y < 1300

So, the answer is C