Edward Nolan has room for 26 bedding plants in his garden. He can get pansies for $1.79 each, marigolds for $1.19 each, and zinnias for $0.74 each. He plans to buy 10 of one type and 8 each of the other two types of plants. (a) What is the minimum (in $) Edward will have to spend? $ Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. (b) What is the maximum (in $) Edward could spend? $ Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect.

(a) The minimum Edward would have to spend is $31.24

(b) The maximum Edward could spend is $33.34

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) Edward would spend a minimum of $31.24 if he gets either 10 zinnias, 8 pansies and 8 marigolds or 10 marigolds, 8 pansies and 8 zinnias.

(b) Edward could spend a maximum of $33.34 if he gets 10 pansies, 8 zinnias and 8 marigolds.

A. $ 31.24.

B. $ 33.34.

Step-by-step Explanation:

Price of Pansies = $1.79.

Price of Marigolds = $1.19.

Price of Zinnias = $0.74.

He plans to buy 10 of one type and 8 each of the other two types of plants.

Since the prices of Pansies > the price of Marigold > the price of Zinnias.

Minimum expenses for Edward:

= 10 * (least valued flower) + 8 * (other valued flowers)

= 10 * (Zinnias) + 8 * (Pansies) + 8 * (Marigold).

= 10 * ($ 0.74) + 8 * ($ 1.79) + 8 * ($ 1.19)

= $ (7.4 + 14.32 + 9.52)

= $ 31.24.

Maximum expenses for Edward:

= 10 * (most valued flower) + 8 * (other valued flowers)

= 10 * (Lansies) + 8 * (Zinnias) + 8 * (Marigold).

= 10 * ($ 1.79) + 8 * ($ 0.74) + 8 * ($ 1.19)

= $ (17.9 + 5.92 + 9.52)

= $ 33.34.