Write the given situation as an equation or inequality and then solve it. The local amusement park sells summer memberships for $50 each. Normal admission to the park costs $25; admission for members costs $15.

A. If Darren wants to spend no more than $100 on trips to the amusement park, how many visits can he make if he buys a membership with part of that money?

B. How many visits can he make if he pays normal admission instead?

C. If he increases his budget to $160, how many visits can he make as a member?

D. How many can he make as a non - member with this increased budget?

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12 February, 14:58

Write the given situation as an equation or inequality and then solve it. The local amusement park sells summer memberships for $50 each. Normal admission to the park costs $25; admission for members costs $15.

A. If Darren wants to spend no more than $100 on trips to the amusement park, how many visits can he make if he buys a membership with part of that money?

B. How many visits can he make if he pays normal admission instead?

C. If he increases his budget to $160, how many visits can he make as a member?

D. How many can he make as a non - member with this increased budget?

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Amelia Waters · Answer 1

A. 100 = 50 + 15x

50 = 15x

3.33 = x

He can go 3 times, with 5$ remaining.

B. 100 = 25x

4 = x

He can go 4 times on normal admission.

C. 160 = 50 + 15x

110 = 15x

7.33 = x

He can go 7 times, with 5$ remaining.

D. 160 = 25x

6.4 = x

He can go 6 times, with 10$ remaining.