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Algebra practice question

A minibus may carry no more than 16 passengers. Which inequality represents the number of passengers p it may carry?

  1. A. p ≤ 16Correct
  2. B. p < 16
  3. C. p ≥ 16
  4. D. p > 16

Answer: A. p ≤ 16

'No more than 16' includes 16.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. p < 16
This excludes exactly 16.
C. p ≥ 16
This is a minimum.
D. p > 16
This is a minimum that excludes 16.

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