Select the number of hardcover books that can be on the bookshelf

Tim is sorting his book collection into groups. He places each group onto bookshelves that can hold a maximum of 25 pounds. His collection
includes hardcover books that weigh 3 pounds each and softcover books that weigh 2 pounds each.

Select all of the possible numbers of hardcover books that could be on one bookshelf.

A.) 3
B.) 4
C.) 8
D.) 9
​E.) 12

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Each hardcover book weighs 3 pounds and a bookshelf can hold a maximum of 25 pounds.

Let x be the number of hardcover books, then:
3x ≤ 25 {three times number of hardcover books needs to be less than or equal to 25}
x ≤ 8 {divided each side by 3}

The number of hardcover books needs to be less than or equal to 8.
The possible numbers of hardcover books are:

A.) 3, B.) 4, and C.) 8

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