Write Inequalities to Solve Problems Quick Check
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Question
Suppose a scientist finds that the average female gorilla needs to have at least 2.1 surviving offspring in order for the population to replace itself from generation to generation. How would she write an inequality that shows the number of offspring (c)
that will cause the population to decrease from generation to generation?(1 point)
Responses
c<2.1
c less than 2.1
c≠2.1
c is not equal to 2.1
c>2.1
c greater than 2.1
c≥2.1
1 answer
To express the condition for the population of gorillas to decrease from generation to generation, the scientist would need to show that the number of surviving offspring (c) is less than the required amount of 2.1. Therefore, the correct inequality to indicate that the population will decrease is:
c < 2.1
This indicates that if a female gorilla has fewer than 2.1 surviving offspring, the population will not be able to replace itself and will decrease over time.
