Question

1. a minimum balance of $500 is required to avoid fees in a bank account. which inequality reflects this requirement?

a. ( b leq 500 )

b. ( b > 500 )

c. ( b < 500 )

d. ( b geq 500 )

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable

Let $b$ = account balance.

Step2: Interpret "minimum $500"

A minimum balance of $500 means the balance can be equal to $500 or greater than $500 to avoid fees.

Step3: Write inequality

$b \geq 500$

Answer:

d. $b \geq 500$