First, we need to set up the inequality based on the information given:
Total sales = $20 (1 gift basket) + $2.50 (x roses)
Total sales ≥ $90
$20 + $2.50x ≥ $90
Now, we solve for x:
$2.50x ≥ $90 - $20
$2.50x ≥ $70
x ≥ $70 / $2.50
x ≥ 28
Therefore, Tricia needs to sell at least 28 roses to reach total sales of $90.
The correct answer is B. x ≥ 28.
Trisha sells gift baskets and roses at her florist shop.
• Gift baskets sell for $20.00 each.
• Roses sell for $2.50 each.
• Trisha would like her total sales to be at least $90.00 from the sale of one gift basket and some roses.
Which inequality describes all the numbers of roses (x) that Trisha needs to sell?
Responses
A x ≥ 16x ≥ 16
B x ≥ 28x ≥ 28
C x ≥ 36x ≥ 36
D x ≥ 70x ≥ 70
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