Write a system of linear inequalities to represent this situation.

Question

darcy is buying apples and oranges for a large fruit basket to give away as a door prize at a charity event. Apples cost $0.24 each and oranges cost $0.80 each. She has $12 to spend and would like to purchase at least 20 pieces of fruit total.

Answer 1

$0.24x + $0.80y ≤ $12

 

x + y ≥ 20