Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Sue bowled 150 and 140 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?
A) $x \geq 240$
B) $x \geq 220$
C) $x \leq 220$
D) $x 220$
E) $x 240$

Question

Solve the problem by setting up and solving an appropriate inequality. Sue bowled 150 and 140 in her first two games. What must she bowl in the third game to have an average of at least 170 for the three games?
A) $x \geq 240$
B) $x \geq 220$
C) $x \leq 220$
D) $x > 220$
E) $x > 240$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the score Sue needs in her third game, set up the inequality: $(150 + 140 + x)/3 \geq 170$. Solving for $x$, we get $x \geq 220$.

Solve the Problem by Setting Up and Solving an Appropriate x≥240x \geq 240x≥240

Solve the Problem by Setting Up and Solving an Appropriate $x \geq 240$