Algebra Word Problems

Marlton Middle School had a Valentine Dance. Four fifths of the students plus 7 teachers were there. If there were 495 people at the dance, how many students attend the school?

• 627 students attend the school.

• 2440 students attend the school.

• 628 students attend the school.

• 610 students attend the school.

Michael won 121 lollipops playing baseball at his school's game. Later, he gave four to each of his friends. He only has 9 remaining. How many friends does he have?

• 30

• 28

• 13

• 31

You bought a magazine for $3 and some candy bars for $2 each. You spent a total of $19. How many candy bars did you buy?

• 4

• 8

• 9

• 10

Patrick had $24 to spend on three pencils. After buying them he had $18. How much did each pencil cost?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

Michael spent half of his weekly allowance at the movies. To earn more money, his parents let him clean the windows in the house for $7. What is his weekly allowance if he ended with $12?

• $10

• $24

• $19

• $14

Patrick spent half of his weekly allowance playing arcade games. To earn more money his parents let him clean the car for $9. What is his weekly allowance if he ended with $15?

• $30

• $18

• $15

• $12

How old am I if 500 reduced by 5 times my age is 450?

• 350

• 4.5

• 10

• 5

You had $23 to spend on four avocados. After buying them you had $11. How much did each avocado cost?

• $3

• $3.50

• $2.3

• $2

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 72. What is the mean of these 3 numbers?

• 22

• 23

• 24

• 25

Nick had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them he had $10. How much did each pencil cost?

• $1

• $2

• $3

• $4