Average Word Problems

Archie's four test scores were 95, 96, 89, and 92. What was his average?

• 93

• 91.5

• 75

• 92

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

James made 7 trips in his new car. On the first 3 trips he travelled 50 miles each trip; on the next 3 trips, he travelled 60 miles each trip; on his 7th trip he travelled 55 miles. What was his average miles per trip?

• 60

• 50

• 57.8

• 55

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Elaine earned an average of $85 per day working for 6 days at the ice cream parlor. What was her total earnings over 6 days?

• $85

• $510

• $525

• $425

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Thomas scored an average of 25 points per game in 10 games. How many points did he score all together in those 10 games?

• 25

• 250

• 251

• 255

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

DJ scored a total of 344 points and his average test score was 86. How many tests were completed?

• 4

• 433

• 258

• 86

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

Caroline averaged 14 points per game over 6 games. What was her total points scored?

• 88

• 84

• 14

• 6

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

John hoped for an A for his final average in Math. To receive an A he needs to have an average of 95 or higher. Going in to his 6th and final exam, he already had an average of 96. What score does he need to attain on the 6th test to secure an A?

• 95

• 92

• 90

• 100

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Barb scored 97, 92, 85, and 82 on her first four tests. What score does she need to get on her fifth test so that her final average will be 89?

• 100

• 89

• 97

• 92

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Over three days the average temperature was 82 degrees. After the fourth day, the average temp for the four days went up to 84 degrees. What was the temperature on the fourth day?

• -14 degrees

• 82 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 84 degrees

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

A group of 9 players had an average weight of 55 kg. When the coach added his weight the average went up to 72.125 kg. What was the coach's weight?

• 82kg

• 55 kg

• 72 kg

• 83 kg

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3