The length of a new pencil is 7 inches long including the eraser tip. The pencil is no longer usable when it reaches a length of 2.5 inches. Write a compound inequality to describe the size of the usable pencil.

Francis is getting new carpet tiles in his living room and den. his living room and den are connected. he needs to figure out how much carpet he needs and the cost involved. if each tile costs $2.00 per sq ft, how much would it cost to have new tile put in the den? a) $24 b) $36 c) $48 d) $54 plz awnser soon