Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division - Got It? - Page 180: 3

Answer

$1, 2, 3,$ or $4$ cases

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ be the number of cases of vegetables the club can buy. Since a case of vegetables costs $\$10.68$ and the club can spend at most $\$50$, then $$ 10.68x\le50 .$$ Using the properties of equality, then $$\begin{aligned} \frac{10.68x}{10.68}&\le\frac{50}{10.68} \\ x&\le4.68 .\end{aligned} $$ Hence, the possible number of cases of vegetables the club can buy is $1, 2, 3,$ or $4$ cases.
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