Translate the Sentence to an Algebraic Inequality $y = 0.003 x + 0.50$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Translate the sentence to an algebraic inequality.
-The equation y $y = 0.003 x + 0.50$ can be used to determine the approximate profit, y in dollars, of producing x items. How many items must be produced so the profit will be at least $2937?

• A) \(x \geq 978,834\)
• B) \(x \geq 979,167\)
• C) \(0 < x \leq 978,833\)
• D) \(x \leq 978,834\)

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