Question

Taryn's dog, Skeeter, consumes an average of 1,250 calories per day. However, Skeeter participated in a dog race this morning, so he needs more than his average number of calories. Skeeter has already eaten 750 calories today, and Taryn feeds him 250 calories per meal. How many more meals does Taryn need to feed Skeeter today? Select the inequality that includes the smallest number of meals Taryn can feed Skeeter while still feeding him enough calories for the day. A. x > 750 B. x > 2 C. x > 250 D. x > 3

Answer 1

Answer:

minimum number of more meals required = 500 / 250 = 2 meals

the inequality that includes the smallest number of meals Taryn can feed Skeeter while still feeding him enough calories for the day is

B. x > 2. The correct option is B.) x > 2

Step-by-step explanation:

i) Skeeter has already eaten 750 calories.

ii) Skeeter eats an average of 1250 calories

iii) Skeeter still requires   =  1250 - 750 = 500 calories

iv) A meal is 250 calories

v) minimum number of meals required = 500 / 250 = 2 meals

vi) the inequality that includes the smallest number of meals Taryn can feed Skeeter while still feeding him enough calories for the day is

B. x > 2