This graph shows the inequality 25x + 15y ≥ 200, and represents Lina’s earnings for lawn mowing and dog walking where x represents the number of lawns mowed and y represents the number of dogs walked. Which of the labeled points is a viable solution in this context?

A. no
B. (20, 11.5)
C. (2, 3)
D. (10, 10)

1 answer

To determine which of the labeled points is a viable solution for the inequality \(25x + 15y \geq 200\), we need to evaluate each option by substituting the coordinates into the inequality.

  1. Point A: No (not applicable for numerical check)

  2. Point B (20, 11.5): \[ 25(20) + 15(11.5) = 500 + 172.5 = 672.5 \] Since \(672.5 \geq 200\), this point is a viable solution.

  3. Point C (2, 3): \[ 25(2) + 15(3) = 50 + 45 = 95 \] Since \(95 < 200\), this point is not a viable solution.

  4. Point D (10, 10): \[ 25(10) + 15(10) = 250 + 150 = 400 \] Since \(400 \geq 200\), this point is also a viable solution.

Both points B and D satisfy the inequality. However, since you are looking for a single viable solution from the provided options:

The answer is B. (20, 11.5).