Mathematics, 22.01.2021 19:20 edjiejwi

It is recommended that backpackers should carry no more than 20% of their body weight on long hikes and no more than 10% of their body weight on short hikes. Part A
A hiker who weighs 160 pounds is planning a long hike. The weight of their backpack when packed with essential equipment is 15 pounds. Write an inequality to show how many pounds, p, the hiker can still add to their backpack and stay within the recommended weight.

Part B
A hiker who weighs 180 pounds is planning a day hike. The weight of their backpack when packed with essential equipment is 7.5 pounds. How much weight can the hiker still add to their backpack and stay within the recommended weight?
Place an X in the table to show whether each weight is within recommendation or not.
Within Recommendation Not Within Recommendation
9.25 pounds
15.75 pounds
29.5 pounds

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