Question

julie has $48 to spend at a carnival. the carnival charges $8 for admission and $5 per ride. what is the maximum number of rides j go on?
a. 8
b. 3
c. 4
d. 9

Explanation:

Step1: Define variables and inequality

Let \( r \) be the number of rides. The total cost is admission plus ride cost: \( 8 + 5r \leq 48 \).

Step2: Solve the inequality

Subtract 8: \( 5r \leq 48 - 8 = 40 \).
Divide by 5: \( r \leq \frac{40}{5} = 8 \).

Answer:

A. 8