SOLUTION: Define variable(s) and translate the following sentence into an inequality. " A nut mixture contains greater than 30 % peanuts" Let p = the percentage of the peanuts in the m

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Question 880896: Define variable(s) and translate the following sentence into an inequality.
" A nut mixture contains greater than 30 % peanuts"
Let p = the percentage of the peanuts in the mix. Choose the correct inequality below.
a) p ≥ 30
b) p > 30
c) p < 30
d) p ≤ 30

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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(a) means "A nut mixture contains 30% or more of peanuts."
(b) means "A nut mixture contains more than 30% peanuts."
(c) means "A nut mixture contains less than 30% peanuts."
(d) means "A nut mixture contains 30% or less of peanuts."