During winter, Detroit is colder than Boston but warmer than Minneapolis. Which inequality correctly compares the winter temperatures of the three cities?1. Detroit temperature's < Boston's temperature < Minneapolis's temperature2. Minneapolis's temperature < Detroit's temperature < Boston's temperature3. Boston's temperature < Minneapolis's temperature < Detroit's temperature4. Detroit's temperature < Minneapolis's temperature < Boston's temperature
Accepted Solution
A:
We will take one given at a time, the common place is "Detroit", so we will take it as a reference.
1- Detroit is colder than Boston, this means that: Temperature in Detroit < Temperature in Boston .........> I
2- Detroit is warmer that Minneapolis, this means that: Temperature is Minneapolis < Temperature in Detroit .........> II
From I and II, we can conclude that: Minneapolis has the lowest temperature, followed by Detroit and then Boston.
Comparing this to the choices, we will find that the correct choice is: 2. Minneapolis's temperature < Detroit's temperature < Boston's temperature