Elena is designing a paint can with thickness t millimeters and height h centimeters. She calculates that the thickness of the can in millimeters must be at least 0.1 times the height of the can in centimeters in order to withstand pressure. Due to cost constraints, the cost of material used, (0.2+t+0.5h) cents, must be at most 12.2 cents. Which of the following systems of inequalities best models the relationship between height and thickness described?Choose 1 answer:(A) {t≤12−2h10t≥h(B) {t≤12−2ht≥10h(c) {t≥12−2h10t≥h(D) {t≥12−2ht≥10h
Q. Elena is designing a paint can with thickness t millimeters and height h centimeters. She calculates that the thickness of the can in millimeters must be at least 0.1 times the height of the can in centimeters in order to withstand pressure. Due to cost constraints, the cost of material used, (0.2+t+0.5h) cents, must be at most 12.2 cents. Which of the following systems of inequalities best models the relationship between height and thickness described?Choose 1 answer:(A) {t≤12−2h10t≥h(B) {t≤12−2ht≥10h(c) {t≥12−2h10t≥h(D) {t≥12−2ht≥10h
Identify Inequality: Identify the inequality for thickness and height.Reasoning: Thickness must be at least 0.1 times the height.Calculation: t≥0.1h
Cost Constraints: Identify the inequality for cost constraints.Reasoning: The cost of material must be at most 12.2 cents.Calculation: 0.2+t+0.5h≤12.2
Simplify Inequality: Simplify the cost constraint inequality.Reasoning: Isolate t on one side.Calculation: t+0.5h≤12.2−0.2Simplified: t+0.5h≤12
Further Simplify: Further simplify the cost constraint inequality.Reasoning: Isolate t.Calculation: t≤12−0.5h
Convert to Match Options: Convert the thickness and height inequality to match the options.Reasoning: Multiply both sides by 10.Calculation: 10t≥h
Compare with Choices: Compare with given options.Reasoning: Match the inequalities with the choices.Calculation: (A) t≤12−2h and 10t≥h(B) t≤12−2h and t≥10h(C) t≥12−2h and 10t≥h(D) t≥12−2h and t≥10h
Select Correct Option: Select the correct option. Reasoning: Match the inequalities derived. Calculation: The correct option is (A).
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