Inequalities in Real Life

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

If I bought a hat for $12 and each shirt was $25. I only have $160 to spend. What's the inequality?

12x + 25 > 160

25x + 12 < 160

12x + 25 < 160

25x + 160 < 12

2.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What is "at least 4 points" mean?

Below 4

Above 4

Equal or above 4

Equal or below 4

3.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

I bought a soda for $6.50, each snack was $3.75. I would spend at least $45. What's the inequality?

6.50 + 3.75x > 45

6.50 - 3.75x > 45

3.75 + 6.50x < 45

3.75x > 39

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which is a set of solutions for: x + 2 > 8

{-1, 5, 12}

{7, 13, 26}

{6, 7, 9}

{3,4,7}

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

We had 35 inches initially, then we added 5 inches per jump. We needed more than 75 inches in the end. What's the inequality?

35x + 5 > 75

5x - 35 < 75

5x + 35 > 75

35x - 5 > 75

6.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which inequality matches the situation:
Wingzz airlines limits baggage to 80 pounds per person. You pack 2 bags. The first bag weighs 42 pounds. How much can the 2nd bag weigh?

x + 42 < 80

x + 42 > 80

x + 42 ≤ 80

x + 42 ≥ 80

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which sign means "at least"

<

>

≤

≥

8.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which sign means "at most"

<

>

≤

≥

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which inequality matches the situation: If Thomas spends $16, he will have less than $78.

x - 16 < 78

x + 16 < 78

x - 16 > 78

x + 16 > 78

10.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which inequality represents the below statement. Tucson is at least 100 miles from Phoenix

x > 100

x ≥ 100

x < 100

x ≤ 100

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which inequality matches the situation: A parking garage charges a $2.50 base fee plus an hourly rate of $4.00. If you have at most $12.50 to pay for parking, how long can you park?

2.50 + 4.00x < 12.50

2.50 - 4.00x > 12.50

2.50x + 4.00 < 12.50

2.50x - 4.00 < 12.50

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

You flip the sign when you:

Multiply or Divide by a negative

Multipy or Add a negative

Divide or Add a negative

Every time

13.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

David saved money for a long time. He then spent $125 on concert tickets. He now has no less than $30 remaining. Write an inequality for this situation.

30 < 125

x - 30 < 125

x - 125 < 30

x - 125 ≤ 30

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Charlie went to Lagoon. He spent no more than $62.00 on the entry fee and lunch. If the entry fee was $45.00, what are the possible amounts he can spend on lunch?

x < 17

x > 17

x ≤ 17

x ≥ 17

15.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Write an inequality that describes this situation:
A new video game is no less than $50.00

x < 50

x > 50

x ≥ 50

x ≤ 50

16.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which of the following is a type of inequality sign?

>

<

All of the answers are correct.

≥ and ≤

17.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Typically, an inequality can have how many solutions?

One only solution

Multiple solutions

Two solutions

Up to ten solutions

18.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which statement would be represented by an inequality?

The turkey needs to cook for exactly four hours.

The fence is 12 feet long.

The concert tickets cost $75 per ticket.

To ride the roller coaster you must be at least four feet tall.

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The box was at least 20 pounds.

b > 20

b < 20

b > 20

b < 20

b = 20

20.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

x>55

x<55

x≤55

x≥55

21.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

x>60

x<60

x≤60

x≥60

22.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

x>48

x<48

x≤48

x≥48

23.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

x>16

x<16

x≤16

x≥16

24.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

x<60

x>60

x≤60

x≥60

25.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

To be a member of the stamp club at school, students must have at least 50 stamps. Which inequality represents this situation?

x < 50

x > 50

x ≤ 50

x ≥ 50

26.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Water freezes 0 degrees Celsius or less. Which inequality represents the temperature at which water freezes?

w < 0

w > 0

w ≤ 0

w ≥ 0

27.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Sophia can spend at most $50 on clothes. Which inequality represents this situation?

x > 50

x < 50

x ≤ 50

x ≥ 50

28.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

No more than 4 people can fit into the sports car.

x > 4

x ≤ 4

x ≥ 4

x > 4

29.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The pizza oven needs to be kept on at least 375 degrees.

x ≤ 375

x ≥ 375

x > 375

x < 375

30.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

To have a "A" in math you need to have a minimum grade of 90.

x < 90

x 90>

x ≤ 90

x ≥ 90

31.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

5 pts

Which sentence represents m > 41?

Mary’s points, m, totaled more than 41

Calvin ran no less than 41 miles, m

The temperature, m, was less than 41°F

The magazines’ cost, m, was not more than $41.

32.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Match the graph with its inequality.

11 < a

11 > a

11 ≤ a

11 ≥ a

33.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Write an inequality for this situation:
You are driving, and the maximum speed limit is 55.

s < 55

s > 55

s ≤ 55

s ≥ 55

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