can someone please help me? I am stuck on a problem it deals with inequalities but it is in a word problem which makes it worse for me, how would I solve this problem?

Miguel's insurance company will replace his car if repair exceeds 80% of the car's value. The car recently sustained $11200 worth of damage, but it was not replaced. What was the value of his car?

A. Greater than or equal to 14000
B. Less than 14000
C. more than 8960
D. 14000

Let x = the value of the car

0.8x = 11,200

x = 14,000

Which of your multiple-choice answers is correct?

Hi Joe thank you for helping me can you explain or show me how you got the answer?

See my post above.

is it D? thank you Ms. Sue that is what I needed.... I will write down your example for future references thank you

No. The answer is not D. Please read the problem and the possible answers again.

Answer is a

Right. The value of the car must be A. Greater than or equal to 14000