Describe the situation with a linear inequality and then solve the inequality.Lauren earns $3 an hour selling encyclopedias door-to-door. She also earns $15 in commission per set of encyclopedias sold. To pay her rent this week, she must earn at least $129, and she only has time to work 8 hours. How many sets of encyclopedias must Lauren sell this week in order to make her rent?

A. She would have to sell at least 8 sets of encyclopedias.
B. She would have to sell at least 6 sets of encyclopedias.
C. She would have to sell at least 7 sets of encyclopedias.
D. She would have to sell at least 9 sets of encyclopedias.


Answer: C

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