Write and Solve Inequalities in Context

Question

David has $520 to spend at a bicycle store for some new gear and biking outfits. Assume all prices listed include tax.

1. He buys a new bicycle for $303.93.
2. He buys 4 bicycle reflectors for $10.99 each and a pair of bike gloves for $25.25.
3. He plans to spend some or all of the money he has left to buy new biking outfits for $73.43 each.

Write and solve an inequality which can be used to determine x, the number of outfits David can purchase while staying within his budge

Answer 1

Chad has $146.86 to spend on outfits. Do you agree?

73.43x ≤ 146.86

Can you solve for x and answer?

Remember you cannot buy a fraction of an outfit.