Basic Math Operations Word Problem Practice

Which of the following phrases indicates addition?

• product

• difference

• sum

• quotient

Which of the following phrases indicates subtraction?

• product

• difference

• sum

• quotient

Which of the following phrases indicates multiplication?

• product

• difference

• sum

• quotient

Which of the following phrases indicates division?

• product

• difference

• sum

• quotient

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which two operations are needed to solve the problem? The swim team and the diving team sell popcorn to raise money for their team swimsuits. They sold 12 bags of regular popcorn for $6 each and sold 10 bags of caramel corn for $8 each. How much money did they earn?

• Step 1: Addition

  Step 2: Subtraction

• Step 1: Multiplication

  Step 2: Addition

• Step 1: Addition

  Step 2: Addition

The school is planning a field trip. There are 512 students and 64 seats on each school bus. How many buses are needed to take the trip? Choose the correct operation.

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

A pencil costs Rs 5, and a notebook costs Rs 10 more than the pencil. How can you represent the cost of the notebook?

• N = P + 10

• P = N + 5

• 180 miles

• 160 miles

• 140 miles

• 120 miles

If a car travels at a speed of 45 miles per hour, how many miles will it travel in 3 hours?

• 135 miles

• 145 miles

• 155 miles

• 165 miles