please awnser correct i only get 1 shot at this!

An elevator at a department store must carry fewer than 17 people at a time. An elevator operator is present in the elevator at all times. If x customers can travel in the elevator with the elevator operator, which inequality represents this situation?
A. x + 1 < 17
B. x > 18
C. x + 1< 16
D. x < 17
E. x + 1 > 18

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Answer:

I think it's C, but I would wait for more answers

Step-by-step explanation:

I thinks it's C because it says FEWER than 17

x representing the number of people and 1 being the operator

if it had said 17 or fewer then I think the answer would be A....so either A or C Haha....