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Linear inequality word problems: medium

Problem

Marisa, an art gallery owner, gets 40% of the gallery's total monthly sales, s, in dollars. Her monthly expenses for running her business are $2,500, and she hopes to make a profit of at least $1,000 per month. If profit is defined as the amount earned from sales minus monthly expenses, which of the following inequalities best describes this situation?
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