Samir will run in a marathon to raise money for a charity. He will receive $5 from each

sponsor who donates money. Samir's goal is to raise $500 or more from his sponsors.

If x represents the number of Samir's sponsors, which inequality represents this situation?

A 5x < 500

B 5x > 500

C 5 2 500x

D5<500x

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Johnathon Hinton

Mathematics

6 June, 05:12

Samir will run in a marathon to raise money for a charity. He will receive $5 from each

sponsor who donates money. Samir's goal is to raise $500 or more from his sponsors.

If x represents the number of Samir's sponsors, which inequality represents this situation?

A 5x < 500

B 5x > 500

C 5 2 500x

D5<500x

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Jaidyn · Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation: it is the 5 that is being multiplied so the 5 would have the x (leaving A and B) but he wants at least 500 not at most 500. So this makes B the correct answer.

Samir will run in a marathon to raise money for a charity. He will receive $5 from eachsponsor who donates money. Samir's goal is to raise $500 or more from his sponsors.If x represents the number of Samir's sponsors, which inequality represents this situation?A 5x < 500B 5x > 500C 5 2 500xD5<500x