Consider the inequality - 3.5 < - 1.5. Write a real world problem that could be represented by the inequality.

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Lea Christensen

17 November, 01:55

Consider the inequality - 3.5 < - 1.5. Write a real world problem that could be represented by the inequality.

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Roberto Werner · Answer 1

Tom and Harry were both given $5 each for a holiday, Tom and Harry went to buy candy at the drugstore as soon as they could. Tom bought 2 candy bars, adding up to $3.50, Harry bought one bar of candy, adding up to $1.50. Tom spent more than Harry, thus - 3.5<-1.5 is inequal.