Real-World Applications (Pre-Algebra)

Sandy had 18 necklaces. She gave 4 necklaces to Judy and 3 necklaces to Monica. How many necklaces does she have left?

• (18 - 4) + 3

• 18 - (4 + 3)

Roy had $8. He then worked 4 hours and got paid $5 each hour. How much money does he have after getting paid?

• $8 + (4 x $5)

• ($8 + 4) x $5

Tiffany brought $30 to the mall and spent $14 on a softball and $6 for a snack. Which expression matches the situation?

• 30 ÷ (14 - 6)

• 30 - (14 + 6)

• 30 ÷ (14 - 6)

• 30 - 14 + 30 - 6

Which expression shows the cost of one adult admission ticket and 9 ferris wheel ride tickets?

• $15 + (9 x $3)

• $12 + (9 x $3)

• $15 + (9 + $3)

• ($15 x 9) + $3

Ashley and Jessica each paid $12 for admission. They bought 14 ferris wheel ride tickets. Which expression shows their cost?

• $12 + (14 x $3)

• (2 x $12) + (14 x $3)

• (2 x $12) + 14

• $12 + (14 + $3)

Emily bought a child admission ticket and 6 carousel ride tickets. She used a coupon for a $5 discount. Which expression shows Emily’s total cost?

• $12 + (6 x $2)

• $12 + ($6 + $2) - $5

• $12 + (6 x $2) - $5

• $12 + (6 x $2) + $5

The total number of hats made in February was 2,148,431. Which equation represents this situation?

• 2,148,431 = (562,937 + 607,822 + 492,375) + n

• 2,148,431 = (562,937 + 607,822 + 492,375) - n

• 2,148,431 = (562,937 + 607,822 + 492,375) x n

• 2,148,431 = (562,937 + 607,822 + 492,375) ÷ n

Ashley has c cookies for lunch and Iliana has 3 times as many. Which expression shows how many cookies Iliana has for lunch?

• 3 + c

• 3c + c

• 3/c

• 3c