Amina had m mangoes. She ate 3 and shared the remainder equally with her brother Uche. Each had at least 10. Which of the following inequalities represents the statements above.
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A.
(frac{m}{2}-3le 10) -
B.
(frac{m}{2}-3ge 10) -
C.
(frac{m-3}{2}ge10) -
D.
(frac{m-3}{2}le10)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Total number of mangoes = m
Amina ate 3 mangoes (implies) Remainder = m – 3
Shared equally with Uche (implies frac{m – 3}{2})
(frac{m – 3}{2} geq 10)