Q19: How many positive odd numbers

2018 Test B Math · Question 19 of 57

How many positive odd numbers satisfy the inequality  ?

  • A13
  • B14
  • C17
  • D28
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Correct answer: B

Solve the inequality for x.

3x + 8 ≤ 92

3x ≤ 84

x ≤ 28

The positive odd numbers less than 28 are 1, 3, 5, …, 25, and 27. There are 14 of them.