One-Step Equation Word Problems Riddle

1. Cindy, Jose, Champ, and Mark decided to divide the groceries bill evenly. If each person paid $9.50, what was the total groceries bill?

• (S) $50.00

• (A) $38.00

• (D) $13.50

2. Johnny’s parents rewarded him $215 as the result of making all A’s. He wanted to buy an XBOX One that costs $323.67, tax included. How much more money does Johnny need in order to buy the game console?

• (O) $108.67

• (L) $537.67

• (D) $323.67

3. You spent a total of $17.09 from your allowance. If you have $17.91 left, how much was your allowance?

• (C) $35.00

• (A) $27.91

• (P) $36.00

4. Julie’s electricity bill was $42.73 more than that of Jared. How much was Jared’s bill if Julie's bill was $154.82?

• (H) $197.55

• (I) $112.09

• (T) $174.82

5. Claudia needs to buy 1000 envelopes. If they only come in boxes of 25 each, how many boxes does she need to buy?

• (T) 20

• (H) 40

• (E) 25

6. A certain type of generic medication costs $15 less than the brand name one. If a generic medication costs $11.78, what is the cost of the brand name one?

• (D) $23.22

• (O) $26.78

• (T) $3.22

7. Jak decided to BBQ during the previous family reunion. He went to HEB and spent $51.12 on beef brisket that was on sale for $4.26 per pound. How many pounds of beef brisket did Jak buy?

• (M) 11

• (E) 12

• (N) 13

8. Tim went to Academy Sports and Outdoor to buy two new fishing rods and reels along with some baits for the upcoming fishing trip. How much change did Tim receive from $350 if the total cost for his items was $308.06?

• (H) $41.94

• (O) $41.40

• (P) $41.44

9. After paying $12.61 for his lunch, Titus now has $32.80. How much money did he have before buying lunch?

• (F) $20.19

• (O) $46.14

• (R) $45.41

10. Susan bought a pair of jeans that was on sale for $15 off the original price. If she paid $32 for the pair, what was the original cost?

• (P) $47.00

• (I) $17.00

• (E) $57.00