Maths-
SAT
Easy

Question

Emma mows grass at a constant rate of 1.5 acres per hour. She mowed 2 acres  before lunch and plans to spend t hours mowing after lunch. If Emma wants to mow at least 8 acres of grass today, which of the following inequalities best  represents this situation?

  1. 1.5t greater or equal than 8
  2. 1.5t - 2greater or equal than 8
  3. 1.5t + 2 greater or equal than 8
  4. 2t + 1.5greater or equal than 8

The correct answer is: 1.5t + 2 greater or equal than 8


    The rate of mowing is 1.5 a cres per hour.
    For t hours the area mowed is 1.5 t
    The area mowed before lunch is2.
    1.5 t + 2 ≥ 8

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