Quiz about Story Problem Quiz

Question 1

What is the story problem about?

Accepted Answer

Renting office space

Answer

Renting a car

Answer

Building a file room

Answer

Buying office furniture

Question 2

What is the question asking?

Accepted Answer

How much space is left after the file room is allocated

Answer

How much the rent costs

Answer

How much space is rented

Answer

How much space is used for a file room

Question 3

What information is given?

Accepted Answer

The total space rented and the space for the file room

Answer

The cost of the rented space

Answer

The dimensions of the file room

Answer

The number of rooms in the office building

Question 4

How many square feet of space are left?

Accepted Answer

2,576.93

Answer

2,465.93

Answer

2,579.13

Answer

2,634.13

Question 5

What is the difference between the amount of time Edena ran and the amount of time Zach ran?

Accepted Answer

0.79

Answer

0.27

Answer

0.99

Answer

0.62

Question 6

Vanessa brought $55 to spend on the class trip. She bought a T-shirt for $20 and a pen for $11. She spent the rest of her money on lunch and snacks. Which equation can be used to find f, how much Vanessa spent for lunch and snacks?

Accepted Answer

55 - 20 - 11 = f

Answer

20 + 11 - f = 55

Answer

20 + f - 11 = 55

Answer

55 - 20 + 11 = f

Question 7

What is the difference in centimeters between the length of String D and String A?

Accepted Answer

11.58 cm

Answer

10.58 cm

Answer

13.09 cm

Answer

6.91 cm

Question 8

Which equation can be used to find s, how many stamps Mr. Rafael gave to the stamp club?

Accepted Answer

476 - 150 - 135 = s

Answer

150 + 135 = s

Answer

476 + 150 +135 = s

Answer

476 + 150 - 135 = s

Question 9

Cesar bought 1 belt and 2 shirts. The belt cost $21.69, and the shirts cost $32.89 each. What was the total cost of the items Cesar bought in dollars and cents?

Accepted Answer

A. $87.47

Answer

B. $54.58

Answer

C. $76.89

Answer

D. $98.36

Question 10

The tenants leased 5,600.75 square feet of space in a commercial building. They intend to use 350.25 square feet of the space for storage. How many square feet of space are left?

Accepted Answer

A. 5,250.50

Answer

B. 5,350.50

Answer

C. 2,102.25

Answer

D. 5,350.50

Question 11

Yin and her parents went on a road trip. They drove 192 miles on Tuesday and 276 miles on Wednesday. On Thursday, they drove 150 more miles than they drove on Tuesday. Which equation can be used to find m, the total miles they drove in three days?

Accepted Answer

J. 192 + 276 + 150 = m

Answer

F. 192 + 276 + 192 = m

Answer

G. 192 + 276 + 192 - 150 = m

Answer

H. 192 + 276 + 192 + 150 = m

Question 12

A box factory makes 900 large boxes every hour. The factory makes 185 more small boxes per hour than large boxes. Which equation can be used to find x, the total number of large boxes and small boxes the factory makes in one hour?

Accepted Answer

G. x = 900 + 185

Answer

F. x = 900 + 900 + 185

Answer

H. x = 900 + 900 - 185

Answer

J. x = 900 - 185

Question 13

Elaine bought two desk lamps for $32.50 each and a desk organizer for $89.99. What is the total cost of these items?

Accepted Answer

$212.48

Answer

$122.49

Answer

$65.00

Answer

$154.99

Question 14

Janet and Vanessa played a game. Janet scored 1,239 points. Vanessa scored 975 more points than Janet. Which strip diagram can be used to find p, the total number of points both Janet and Vanessa scored?

Accepted Answer

p, 1,239, 975

Answer

975, p, 1,239

Answer

1,239, 975, p

Answer

p, 1,239, 1,239, 975

Question 15

Alexandra has a $20 bill to spend at the store. She buys one journal for $7.50, three pens for $0.75 each, and a bookmark for $2.25. How much change should Alexandra receive from her $20 bill?

Accepted Answer

$7.75

Answer

$12.00

Answer

$10.50

Answer

$8.00

Question 16

The company leased 5,872.21 square feet of space in a commercial complex. They intend to use 325.25 square feet of the space for storage. How many square feet of space are left?

Accepted Answer

5,553.04 sq. ft

Answer

2,619.71 sq. ft

Answer

5,546.96 sq. ft

Answer

5,546.06 sq. ft

Question 17

Liam had 245 marbles. Sofia had 310 marbles. They used 400 of their marbles to trade for a toy car. Which number sentence represents m, the number of marbles they have left?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 18

Diana bought two dining chairs for $55.80 each and a dining table for $189.50. What is the total cost of these items?

Accepted Answer

$ 301.10

Answer

$ 245.30

Answer

$ 116.60

Answer

$ 434.80

Question 19

Which equation can be used to find b, the number of balloons Elena has now?

Accepted Answer

b = 1,890 - 189 + 69

Answer

b = 1,890 + 189 + 69

Answer

b = 1,890 - 189 - 69

Answer

b = 1,890 + 189 - 69

Question 20

How much change should Ethan receive from his $10 bill?

Accepted Answer

$8.64

Answer

$3.04

Answer

$8.74

Answer

$1.26

Question 21

Which set of equations can be used to find c, the number of cents Michael still needs to buy 1 action figure and 1 puzzle?

Accepted Answer

75 + 25 = 100 100 - 98 = c

Answer

75 - 25 = 50 98 - 50 = c

Answer

98 + 25 = 123 123 - 75 = c

Question 22

Olivia bought 1 hat and 3 scarves. Each hat cost $12.75, and each scarf cost $8.50. What was the total cost in dollars and cents of the items Olivia bought?

Accepted Answer

$38.25

Answer

$21.25

Answer

$25.50

Answer

$29.75

Question 23

Norman has $977 in his bank account. On Sunday he deposits $138 into his account. On Monday he withdrew $63 for a pair of shoes. Which equation can be used to find t, the amount of money Norman has in his bank account after he withdrew the money on Monday?

Accepted Answer

977 + 138 - 63 = t

Answer

977 + 138 + 63 = t

Answer

977 - 138 + 63 = t

Answer

138 + 63 = t

Question 24

Emma visited a botanical garden to explore different paths. Path A is 3.75 kilometers long. Path B is 1.2 kilometers long. What is the total length of these two paths?

Accepted Answer

4.95 kilometers

Answer

5.25 kilometers

Answer

5.95 kilometers

Answer

6.15 kilometers

Question 25

Rhonda bought 128 feet of pink fabric to make blankets to donate to a hospital. She also bought 95 feet of red fabric. Within the first hour, Rhonda used 45 feet of fabric. Which strip diagram represents f, the amount of fabric Rhonda has now?

Accepted Answer

A diagram showing 45 subtracted from the sum of 128 and 95, with the remainder labeled as f.

Answer

A diagram showing 45 subtracted from 95, with the remainder labeled as f.

Answer

A diagram showing 45 added to 128, with the sum labeled as f.

Answer

A diagram showing 45 and 95 added to 128, with the sum labeled as f.

Question 26

Luis and Marlon played ping pong. Luis scored 986 points. Marlon scored 576 more points than Luis. Which strip diagram can be used to find p, the total number of points both Luis and Marlon scored?

Accepted Answer

A diagram showing 575 added to 986, with the sum labeled as p.

Answer

A diagram showing 986 duplicated, with one labeled as p.

Answer

A diagram showing p subtracted from 986, with the remainder labeled as 575.

Answer

A diagram showing 986 and 986 added to 575, with the sum labeled as p.

Question 27

James rented an office building that measured 9,501.2 square feet. He plans to use 4,299.21 square feet of the space for offices. How many square feet of space is left?

Accepted Answer

5,201.99 sq. ft

Answer

5,398.01 sq. ft

Answer

5,398.19 sq. ft

Answer

5,201.09 sq. ft

Question 28

A toy factory produces 900 dolls every day. The factory produces 298 more action figures per day than dolls. Which equation can be used to find t, the total number of dolls and action figures the factory makes in one day?

Accepted Answer

t = 900 + 298

Answer

t = 900 - 298

Answer

t = 900 + 900 - 298

Answer

t = 900 + 900 + 298

Question 29

June drew lines on the driveway with chalk. The table shows the lengths in feet of the lines. What is the difference in feet between the length of Line G and the length of line A?

Accepted Answer

5.95 ft

Answer

6.95 ft

Answer

6.15 ft

Answer

9.55 ft

Question 30

Which strip diagram represents m, the amount of money Kylie earned?

Accepted Answer

H

Answer

F

Answer

G

Answer

J

Question 31

What is the difference between the number of miles Max ran and the number of miles Sean ran?

Accepted Answer

1.18 mi

Answer

1.22 mi

Answer

1.28 mi

Answer

2.24 mi

Question 32

Which equation can be used to find w, the total number of bouquets and wreaths the shop makes in one day?

Accepted Answer

H. w = 600 + 177

Answer

F. w = 600 - 177

Answer

G. w = 600 + 600 - 177

Answer

J. w = 600 + 600 + 177

Question 33

How much change should Josh receive from the $20 bill?

Accepted Answer

$16.32

Answer

$14.28

Answer

$5.72

Answer

$16.22

Question 34

What is the difference in yards between the length of Route 4 and the length of Route 1?

Accepted Answer

8.79 yd

Answer

4.41 yd

Answer

2.21 yd

Answer

2.79 yd

Question 35

Which equation can be used to find m, the amount of money that Krista has left after buying a winter coat and boots?

Accepted Answer

m = $120 - $67 - $36

Answer

m = $67 + $36 + $120

Answer

m = $120 - $67 + $36

Answer

m = $36 + $120 - $67

Question 36

Kendal visited a state park to walk the trails. - Trail O is 6.1 miles long. - Trail P is 2.45 miles long. What is the total length of these two hiking trails?

Accepted Answer

8.55 mi

Answer

6.65 mi

Answer

7.55 mi

Question 37

At a store, markers cost 45 cents each, and gel pens cost 82 cents each. Kris has 87 cents. Which set of equations can be used to find c, the number of cents Kris still needs to buy 1 marker and 1 gel pen?

Accepted Answer

45 + 82 = 127 127 - 87 = c

Answer

45 + 82 = 127 127 + 87 = c

Answer

82 - 45 = 37 37 + 87 = c

Answer

82 - 45 = 37 87 - 37 = c

Question 38

The owner of a business rented 9,629.21 square feet of space in an office building. They plan to use 767.5 square feet of the space for the kitchen. How many square feet of space is left?

Accepted Answer

9,142.31 sq. ft

Answer

9,162.71 sq. ft

Answer

9,552.46 sq. ft

Answer

8,861.71 sq. ft

Question 39

Willy bought rolls of ribbon to make bows. He bought 76 feet of black ribbon and 32 feet of yellow ribbon. He used 25 feet of ribbon total to make the first batch of bows. Which strip diagram represents r, the amount of ribbon Willy has now?

Accepted Answer

25 ft | 32 ft | r

Answer

25 ft | 76 ft | 32 ft | r

Question 40

What was the total cost of the items Rachel downloaded if she downloaded 1 song at $1.89 and 2 movies at $14.98 each?

Accepted Answer

$31.85

Answer

$16.76

Answer

$29.76

Answer

$18.85

Question 41

How much money should Sandra have received back in change after purchasing a turkey sandwich, an apple, and a drink with a $10 bill?

Accepted Answer

$3.79

Answer

$3.09

Answer

$4.29

Answer

$5.05

Question 42

How much change should Michael Angelo receive from his $20 bill after buying a hat for $8.95, two bracelets for $1.39 each, and some popcorn for $3.21?

Accepted Answer

$5.06

Answer

$14.94

Answer

$13.94

Answer

$6.064

Question 43

What is the combined distance that Henderson, Thompson, and Garcia ran?

Accepted Answer

4.23 miles

Answer

4.86 miles

Answer

3.16 miles

Answer

2.67 miles

Question 44

Write an equation that represents the number of books Max has now.

Accepted Answer

b = 1,423 + 132 - 428

Answer

b = 1,423 - 132 + 428

Answer

b = 1,423 + 132

Answer

b = 1,423 - 132 - 428

Question 45

How much money did Mandy earn after spending on gasoline for her mower?

Accepted Answer

m = $93 + $142 - $54

Answer

m = $93 - $142 + $54

Answer

m = $93 + $142

Answer

m = $93 - $54

Question 46

What was the total cost of one pair of shoes that cost $58.13 and 2 pairs of jeans that cost $45.99 each?

Accepted Answer

$168.13

Answer

$162.25

Answer

$104.12

Answer

$150.11

Question 47

How much change should Mr. Smith receive from his $20 bill after buying two coffees for $3.95 each and a salad for $6.79?

Accepted Answer

$11.74

Answer

$14.69

Answer

$5.31

Answer

$5.41

Question 48

Which shape appears to have exactly 2 lines of symmetry?

Accepted Answer

Figure L only

Answer

Figure K only

Answer

Figure K and M

Answer

Figure L and M only

Question 49

What is the difference between the greatest number of tickets and the lowest number of tickets Mya won at the carnival?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

30

Answer

201

Answer

200

Question 50

The table shows the number of feet and the equivalent number of inches. Menard painted a wall that was 10 feet long. How many inches is the wall Menard painted?

Accepted Answer

120 in.

Answer

96 in.

Answer

132 in.

Answer

21 in.

Question 51

What is the total length of these two hiking trails?

Accepted Answer

11.05

Answer

7.73

Answer

12.05

Answer

7.63

Question 52

What was the total cost of the dog kennel and the two bags of dog food that Jessica purchased?

Accepted Answer

$52.37

Answer

$37.68

Answer

$36.68

Answer

$42.37

Question 53

Which set of equations can be used to find c, the number of coins James has after giving some to his cousin?

Accepted Answer

168 + 223 = 391; 391 - 145 = c

Answer

168 + 223 = 391; 391 + 145 = c

Answer

223 - 168 = 55; 145 - 55 = c

Answer

223 - 168 = 55; 145 + 55 = c

Question 54

What is the difference in meters between the length of Line S and the length of Line D?

Accepted Answer

4.95

Answer

6.57

Answer

4.15

Answer

3.95

Question 55

Which set of equations can be used to find q, the number of quarters Mundo has now?

Accepted Answer

856 - 765 = 91; 185 + 91 = q

Answer

856 + 765 = 1,621; 1,621 + 185 = q

Answer

856 + 765 = 1,621; 1,621 - 185 = q

Answer

856 - 765 = 91; 185 - 91 = q

Question 56

How many square feet of space are left after using 318.4 square feet for the kitchen in the office building that has 3,560.32 square feet of space?

Accepted Answer

3,258.12 sq. ft

Answer

3,878.72 sq. ft

Answer

3,241.92 sq. ft

Answer

3,252.92 sq. ft

Question 57

Which strip diagram represents the total number of microwaves and ovens the factory makes in one day?

Accepted Answer

700 microwaves and 190 ovens

Answer

190 microwaves and 700 ovens

Answer

700 microwaves and 700 ovens

Answer

190 microwaves and 700 microwaves

Question 58

How much change should Torry receive from her $10 bill after purchasing one book for $4.59, two bookmarks for $0.85 each, and a keychain for $1.58?

Accepted Answer

$3.23

Answer

$2.98

Answer

$2.13

Answer

$3.13

Question 59

Shirley purchased a dog bed that cost $21.99 and 2 bags of dog treats that cost $13.66 each. What is the total cost of these items?

Accepted Answer

$49.31

Answer

$34.55

Answer

$35.65

Answer

$48.21

Question 60

Which strip diagram correctly represents a business that earned $96 for one job and $78 for a second job?

Accepted Answer

J. m + m = $78 + $96

Answer

F. m + m = $78 + $96

Answer

G. m + m = $96 + $96

Answer

H. m + m + m = $78 + $96 + $78

Question 61

What is the difference in centimeters between the length of Line K and the length of Line L according to Vicky's Line Segments table?

Accepted Answer

7.9 cm

Answer

6.57 cm

Answer

23.9 cm

Answer

2.2 cm

Question 62

The owners of a business rented 2,450.23 square feet of space in an office building. They plan to use 216.7 square feet of space for the file and mail room. How many square feet of space is left?

Accepted Answer

2,246.53 sq. ft.

Answer

2,666.93 sq. ft.

Answer

2,666.30 sq. ft.

Answer

2,233.53 sq. ft.

Question 63

Derrick had a $10 bill to spend at the store. He buys one puzzle for $4.78, two bags of chips for $0.45 each, and a candy bar for $1.59. How much change should Derrick receive from his $10 bill?

Accepted Answer

$3.73

Answer

$7.27

Answer

$6.82

Answer

$2.73

Story Problem Quiz

71 questions

What is the story problem about?

What is the question asking?

What information is given?

How many square feet of space are left?

Which number sentence shows p, how many pennies they have left?

What is the difference between the amount of time Edena ran and the amount of time Zach ran?

Vanessa brought $55 to spend on the class trip. She bought a T-shirt for $20 and a pen for $11. She spent the rest of her money on lunch and snacks. Which equation can be used to find f, how much Vanessa spent for lunch and snacks?

What is the difference in centimeters between the length of String D and String A?

Which equation can be used to find s, how many stamps Mr. Rafael gave to the stamp club?

How many degrees higher was Ruth’s temperature on Tuesday than on Wednesday?

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