Work Rate Word Problems Quiz

Question 1: If John can complete a job in 8 hours and Sarah can complete the same job in 6 hours, how long will it take them to complete the job if they work together?

• 5 hours

• 10 hours

• 2.5 hours

• 3.43 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 2: If it takes 5 hours for 8 workers to complete a project, how long will it take for 12 workers to complete the same project?

• 6 hours

• 10 hours

• 2.5 hours

• 3.33 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 3: If a machine can produce 200 units in 4 hours, how many units can it produce in 6 hours?

• 100 units

• 150 units

• 300 units

• 250 units

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Question 4: If it takes 3 hours for 5 people to paint a house, how long will it take for 8 people to paint the same house?

• 2.5 hours

• 1.875 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 5: If it takes 4 hours for 6 machines to complete a task, how long will it take for 9 machines to complete the same task?

• 2.67 hours

• 1.5 hours

• 3.5 hours

• 5.33 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 6: If it takes 2 hours for 10 workers to build a wall, how long will it take for 5 workers to build the same wall?

• 1 hour

• 8 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 7: If a car can travel 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

• 30

• 120

• 90

• 60

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Question 8: If it takes 6 hours for 4 gardeners to mow a lawn, how long will it take for 8 gardeners to mow the same lawn?

• 12 hours

• 2 hours

• 5 hours

• 3 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 9: If it takes 3 hours for 12 workers to harvest a field, how long will it take for 6 workers to harvest the same field?

• 6 hours

• 2 hours

• 9 hours

• 4 hours

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Question 10: If a factory can produce 500 units in 10 hours, how many units can it produce in 5 hours?

• 100 units

• 750 units

• 250 units

• 50 units

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B