At a store each notebook has a cost of x dollars. Which situation can be represented
by this inequality?
5x < 3x + 2
A. The cost of 5 notebooks is greater than the
cost of 3 notebooks plus a $2 pen.
B. The cost of 5 notebooks is less than the
cost of 3 notebooks with a $2-off coupon.
C. The cost of 5 notebooks is less than the
cost of 3 notebooks plus a $2 pen.
D. The cost of 5 notebooks is $2 greater than
the price of 3 notebooks.