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Do you enjoy word problems? Most people really make them far more difficult than they need to be because they don’t break the problem down into smaller, more manageable sections. They also don’t recognize that all of the facts and figures sometimes given in a word problem are not necessarily needed in order to find the solution. In high school and advance math classes such as trigonometry, calculus and physics, word problems are often very much more the norm rather than the exception so keeping the mind alert is key to being able to solve those hair pulling problems.
[readmore]In this quiz you will find ten word problems listed that will test your reading comprehension (hey - how did English Class get involved here?), your ability to reason things out and your ability to finish the quiz with a full head of hair still intact! Make this a challenge to yourself and, above all, just have fun with it!
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Working the problem:
115 sets of cookies for $0.50 each 115 x 0.50 = $57.70 (cost of goods) 115 x 1.50 = $172.50 (total sales) $172.50 - $57.50 = $115.00 Solution: Gross Profit is $115.00 Answer (d) is the correct answer |
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Working the problem:
$38.00 + $25.00 = $63.00 + $20.00 = $83.00 $83.00 - $55.00 = $28.00 Solution: Jerry has $28.00 left Answer (a) is the correct answer |
Working the problem:
English: 3:45PM to 4:30PM = 45 minutes History: 4:30PM to 5:15PM = 45 minutes Math: 5:40PM to 6:25PM = 45 minutes 45 x 3 = 135 minutes There are 60 minutes in 1 hour so: 135 ÷ 60 = 2.25 or 2¼ ¼ of an hour is 15 minutes Solution: It took Mariam 2 hours and 15 minutes to do all of her homework Answer (b) is the correct answer |
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Working the problem:
Peanuts: 7 lbs. x $4.00 (per pound) = $28.00 Raisins: 5 lbs. x $2.75 (per pound) = $13.75 M&Ms: 10 lbs. x $3.63 (per pound) = $36.30 $28.00 + $13.75 = $41.75 + $36.30 = $78.05 7 lbs. + 5 lbs. = 12 lbs. + 10 lbs. = 22 lbs. $78.05 ÷ 22 = $3.55 per pound Solution: Each pound of the mixed treats would cost $3.55 Answer (c) is the correct answer |
Working the problem:
There are 4 quarters in a dollar and Travis has to pay $36.00 36 x 4 = 144 144 quarters = $36.00. Travis had 157 quarters so he has enough 157 - 144 = 13 Solution: Travis will have 13 quarters left in his shoe box Answer (d) is the correct answer |
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Working the problem:
To find the answer you need to work backwards, changing your math calculations as follows: Start with multiplying 351 by 8 351 x 8 = 2,808 2,808 is then divided by .90 2,808 ÷ .90 = 3,120 3,120 is then divided by 52 3,120 ÷ 52 = 60 Test it out now 60 x 52 = 3,120 3,120 x .90 = 2,808 2,808 ÷ 8 = 351 - It works out! Solution: Penny has 60 Barbie dolls Answer (d) is the correct answer |
Working the problem:
382 paintings 311 sculptures 219 artifacts 912 exhibits in all $2,400.00 insurance per month divided by 912 $2,400.00 ÷ 912 = $2.6315789 (rounded to $2.63) Solution: It costs the Art Museum $2.63 per exhibit to insure per month Answer (a) is the correct answer |
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Working the problem:
2,546 miles in 7 hours 2,546 ÷ 7 = 363.71 miles per hour Solution: 363.71 miles per hour (rounded) Answer (c) is the correct answer |
Working the problem:
36 students equals 36 costumes $317.12 ÷ 36 = $8.80888 (rounded to $8.81) Solution: Each student’s costume will cost $8.81 Answer (b) is the correct answer |
Rachel lives 6 miles away from the school and it takes 7 minutes to drive there so:
7 ÷ 6 = 1.17 (It takes 1 minute and 17 seconds to drive each mile)
48 x 1.17 = 56.16
Solution: It will take Suzanne’s father 56 minutes and 16 seconds to drive to the school
Answer (a) is the correct answer