Edward Nolan has room for 25 bedding plants in his garden. He can get pansies for $1.89 each, marigolds for $1.19 each, and zinnias for $0.69 each. He plans to

Question

Edward Nolan has room for 25 bedding plants in his garden. He can get pansies for $1.89 each, marigolds for $1.19 each, and zinnias for $0.69 each. He plans to buy 9 of one type and 8 each of the other two types of plants.

What is the minimum Edward will have to spend?

What is the maximum Edward could spend?

Answer 1

What is the minimum Edward will have to spend?  The minimum amount spent will include 9 of the cheapest plant and 8 each of the other two types of plant, which cost more.

 

What is the maximum Edward could spend?  The maximum amount spent will include 9 of the most expensive plant and 8 each of the other two types of plant, which cost less. 

 

Are you able to set up these equations and solve them?