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AlgebraEasy–MediumInequality for a minimum order

Algebra practice question

A florist requires each order to contain at least 12 stems. Which inequality represents the number of stems s in a valid order?

  1. A. s ≥ 12Correct
  2. B. s > 12
  3. C. s ≤ 12
  4. D. s < 12

Answer: A. s ≥ 12

'At least 12' includes 12.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. s > 12
This excludes an order of exactly 12.
C. s ≤ 12
This is a maximum.
D. s < 12
This is a maximum that excludes 12.

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