Question

question 21 (multiple choice worth 1 points)
(budgeting lc)

a construction worker earns an average bi-weekly net pay of $1,764.00. which compound inequality correctly shows the amount of money, \\(t\\), the worker can spend if the monthly budget for food is between 10% and 20%?

\\$176.40 \le t \le \\$352.80

\\$352.80 \le t \le \\$706.50

\\$382.20 \le t \le \\$764.40

\\$420.42 \le t \le \\$573.30

Explanation:

Calculate monthly net income

Using the Budgeting Calculations knowledge point

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Determine the budget range for food

Using the Budgeting Calculations and Percentage Calculations knowledge points

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Formulate the compound inequality

Using the Compound Inequalities knowledge point

$$ \$382.20 \le t \le \$764.40 $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\$176.40 \le t \le \$352.80\)
• (B) \(\$352.80 \le t \le \$706.50\)
• (C) \(\$382.20 \le t \le \$764.40\) (Correct answer)
• (D) \(\$420.42 \le t \le \$573.30\)