Question

Determine which problem matches the given inequality. c less-than 5 and one-half There are 5 and one-half fewer cups of sugar than flour. There are 5 and one-half more cups of sugar than flour. There are less than 5 and one-half cups of sugar. There are more than 5 and one-half cups of sugar.

Answer 1

Answer:

There are less than 5 1/2 cups of sugar.

Explanation:

Given

$c < 5\frac{1}{2}$

Required

Select a matching expression for the inequality

The inequality sign <,  mean less than

So: we can say that $< 5\frac{1}{2}$ means less than $5\frac{1}{2}$

From the given options, only option c shows less than $5\frac{1}{2}$

i.e. less than $5\frac{1}{2}$ cups of sugar

Hence, (c) answers the question

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation: