Sophie is eyeing a new bicycle that costs $1,200. She earns $160 per week from her part-time job. Currently, she has saved up $400. What inequality represents the minimum number of weeks (w) Sophie needs to work to afford the bicycle?

Question

400w+160w≥1200
400 w plus 160 w is greater than or equal to 1200

400+160w≥1200
400 plus 160 w is greater than or equal to 1200

400w+160w≤1200
400 w plus 160 w is less than or equal to 1200

400+160w≤1200
400 plus 160 w is less than or equal to 1200
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Answer 1

The correct inequality that represents the minimum number of weeks Sophie needs to work to afford the bicycle is:

400 + 160w ≥ 1200