Inequality word problems: the greatest whole number that fits
Write an inequality for the situation, solve it, then round to a whole number in the direction that makes it true.
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A lift can carry at most 50 kg. It already carries 9 kg of luggage. Each box weighs 5 kg. What is the greatest number of boxes that can be added?
Answer: 8
A lift can carry at most 49 kg. It already carries 4 kg of luggage. Each box weighs 7 kg. What is the greatest number of boxes that can be added?
Answer: 6
A lift can carry at most 66 kg. It already carries 8 kg of luggage. Each box weighs 6 kg. What is the greatest number of boxes that can be added?
Answer: 9
Tip: Write an inequality for the situation, solve it, then round to a whole number in the direction that makes it true.
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