Question

The 8 members of a band want to order matching T-shirts without spending more than $136. What is
the solution of an inequality representing their situation? Use for the cost of one shirt.

Answer 1

Let x be the cost (in dollars) of one shirt. The inequality is

8x ≤ 136.

Solving gives x ≤ 136/8 = 17.

So each shirt can cost at most $17. (Also x ≥ 0 if you require nonnegative prices.)