Respuesta :

Answer:

The possible numbers of pounds she will buy must be greater than 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x----> the number of pounds of candy

we know that

The number of pounds of candy multiplied by it cost ($6 per pound) must be greater than $72

so

the inequality that represent this situation is

[tex]6x > 72[/tex]

solve for x

Divide by 6 both sides

[tex]x > 12\ pounds[/tex]

therefore

The possible numbers of pounds she will buy must be greater than 12