The inequality in standard form that describes this situation is:
9x + 37y ≤ 1600
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Devon, a costume designer for the Dayton City Opera, is making costumes for the chorus members in an upcoming performance. While costuming this group of singers, Devon must keep costs below $1,600. Male costumes cost $9 to make and female costumes cost $37.
Select the inequality in standard form that describes this situation. Use the given numbers and the following variables.
x = the number of male costumes
y = the number of female costumes
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