Which inequality defines the problem below?

Question

Which inequality defines the problem below?

You are hosting a family picnic for 30 people and plan to serve footlong subs. Estimating that each sub would feed 4 people, how many footlong subs must you buy to ensure each family member will have a serving?

A. 30 > 4f
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B. 4f > 30
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C. 30f > 4

D. 4f < 30

I chose B.

Answer 1

You are correct! The correct inequality that represents the problem is B. 4f > 30. This inequality states that the number of footlong subs (4f) must be greater than 30 to ensure each family member will have a serving.