Question

There is a closed carton of eggs in Emma's refrigerator. The carton can hold 21 eggs. If $x$ is the number of eggs, then write this situation as an inequality.

• A. $x\ge 21$
• B. $x\le 21$
• C. $x<21$
• D. $x>21$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $x\le 21$

Given, $x=\text{number of eggs}$

In this case $x$ has to be less than or equal to 21 because the total number of eggs that can be put in the carton cannot exceed 21.
$\Rightarrow x\le 21$