Question

Erwin spends at least $11.50 on lunch every day. Write an inequality to represent how much Erwin spends. A. L < $11.50 B. L >$11.50 C. L≤ $11.50 D. L ≥ $11.50

Answer 1

Answer:

D. L ≥ $11.50​

Explanation:

If Erwin spends at least $11.50 on lunch, this means that:

• Erwin can spend ,exactly(=), $11.50; or

,

• Erwin can spend ,more than(>), $11.50

Combining the two signs gives: ≥

An inequality to represent how much Erwin spends will then be:

$L\ge\ 11.50$

The correct choice is D.