Choice A is the correct answer. Set up the inequality and solve for the integer constraint.

1. Setup: $8.99 + 4.99p \leq 25$
2. Subtract 8.99: $4.99p \leq 16.01$
3. Divide by 4.99: $p \leq 3.21...$
4. Integer constraint: Since $p$ must be whole, maximum is $p = 3$

?�� Strategic Tip: Real-world quantities often require integer solutions, so round down for maximums.

Choice B is incorrect because$p = 4$ would cost $8.99 + 4(4.99) = 28.95$, exceeding $25. Choice C is incorrect because it excludes $p = 3$, which does work ($8.99 + 3(4.99) = 23.96 < 25$). Choice D is incorrect because while $p < 4$ is technically true, $p \leq 3$ is more precise for integers.