How many suitcases averaging 20 pounds a piece can be loaded unto a plane the can hold a maximum of 2,300 pounds of storage ? If S represents the number of suitcases , how would you write an inequality expressing the situation.

Question

2,300s ≥ 20
2,300s ≤ 20
20s ≤ 2,300
20s ≥ 2,300

Answer 1

The correct inequality expressing the situation is:

20s ≤ 2,300

This inequality means that the total weight of the suitcases (20s) must be less than or equal to the maximum storage capacity of the plane (2,300 pounds).