Which inequality represents the statement: 'The maximum capacity of the elevator is 18 people'?

A p > 18

B p < 18

C p ≥ 18

D p ≤ 18

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Maximum capacity means the number of people (p) can be 18 or less. This is represented by the inequality p ≤ 18.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which inequality represents the statement: 'The maximum capacity of the elevator is 18 people'?" is Option D: p ≤ 18.

The other options — A) p > 18, B) p < 18, C) p ≥ 18 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Maximum capacity means the number of people (p) can be 18 or less. This is represented by the inequality p ≤ 18.

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Which inequality represents the statement: 'The maximum capacity of the elevator is 18 people'?

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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