Ian is going on a backpacking trip and will need to carry enough water for the duration of the trip. He figures he will need at least 132 ounces of water total. A small bottle holds 12 ounces of water and a large bottle holds 23 ounces of water.

Question

Write the inequality in standard form that describes this situation. Use the given numbers and the following variables.
x = the number of small bottles
y = the number of large bottles

Answer 1

The inequality in standard form that describes this situation is:
12x + 23y ≥ 132