The inequality 2 p is less than or equal to 18 can be used to determine how many pounds of apples at $2.00 per pound, p, you can buy while spending $18.00 or less. What is the greatest number of pounds of apples you can buy?

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The inequality 2 p is less than or equal to 18 can be used to determine how many pounds of apples at $2.00 per pound, p, you can buy while spending $18.00 or less. What is the greatest number of pounds of apples you can buy?
	A.	9 pounds
	B.	16 pounds
	C.	20 pounds
	D.	36 pounds

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Lay · Accepted Answer

WHAT THE F IS THE QUESTION

Reiny · Answer

2 p is less than or equal to 18 ---> 2p ≤ 18

Remember you only have $18
At $2.00 per pound, how much would 8 pounds cost?
At $2.00 per pound, how much would 20 pounds cost?

Why do you think I made those last two statements?

themama · Answer

answer is easy 2 x9 = 18 so your answer is 18