Word Problems

Kevin bought Bob a teddy bear for R300. Bob wants to pay Kevin back, he currently has R115. How much money does Bob still need?

• R115

• R195

• R185

• R415

Susan's mother gives her R350 for a 5-day camping trip. How much money does Susan have to spend each day if she divides it evenly?

• R3.50

• R350

• R70

• R7

Peter wants to throw a party. He needs to invite all of his family and friends. He has 4 siblings, 12 cousins and 27 friends that he would like to invite. How many people will be in attendance?

Hint: don't forget Peter

• 44

• 43

• 40

• 49

Sally wants to buy a bicycle. She has R3 214 but the bicycle costs R6 000. How much money does Sally need to be able to buy the bicycle?

• 3 896

• 3 786

• 2 786

• 2 896

There are 60 oranages to be divided into 5 equal bags. Draw one bag to show how many should be in each.

Last week Casey built a sandcastle 3 450m tall. This week she built a sandcastle 4 470m tall. What is the difference between the two sandcastles?

• 980m

• 920m

• 1 080m

• 1 020m

What are the 3 main steps needed when solving a word problem?

You need to be at the airport at 08h25. The taxi service takes 45mins to get you from your house to the airport. What is the latest you should leave?

• 07h50

• 07h45

• 07h40

• 07h35

If you earn R12 an hour and work 5 hours a day. How many days would you need to work to earn R600?

• 50

• 60

• 10

• 120

John and Jesse want to buy their mother a birthday present. They decide to put their money together to get a bigger, better gift. John has R530 and Jesse has R490. How much money do they have to spend on a gift?

• R1 020

• R920

• R1 120

• R960