Mo is selling key chains as a fundraiser. If their goal is to raise at least $135, how many key chains must they

sell at $1.50 each to meet that goal?
● Write the story as an inequality.
● Solve the inequality, showing all steps.
● When this inequality is graphed will the limit be an open or closed circle?
● When this inequality is graphed will the line have an arrow pointing to the right or to the left?

1 answer

Let x be the number of key chains Mo must sell.

The story as an inequality:

1.50x ≥ 135

Solving the inequality:

Divide both sides of the inequality by 1.50 to isolate x:

x ≥ 135/1.50

x ≥ 90

Therefore, Mo must sell at least 90 key chains to meet the goal.

When this inequality is graphed, the limit will be a closed circle since x can be equal to 90.

When this inequality is graphed, the line will have an arrow pointing to the right since x must be greater than or equal to 90.