Translating Inequalities: Real-Life Math Challenges

A store sells notebooks for $2 each. If you want to buy at least 5 notebooks, what is the minimum amount of money you need?

• $15

• $5

• $20

• $10

Maria has $50. She wants to buy some books that cost $8 each. Write an inequality to represent how many books she can buy.

• 8b = 50

• 8b < 50

• 8b >= 50

• 8b <= 50

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you already have 1 cup, how many more cups do you need to add?

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 cup

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Tom is at least 10 years old. If he is currently 7 years old, how many years until he is at least 10?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A car can hold a maximum of 5 passengers. If there are currently 2 passengers, how many more can get in?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

A school has a limit of 200 students in a class. If there are currently 150 students, how many more can enroll?

• 50

• 100

• 75

• 25

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

A plant needs at least 4 hours of sunlight each day. If it currently gets 2 hours, how many more hours does it need?

• 5 hours

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

A concert hall can seat a maximum of 300 people. If 250 tickets have been sold, how many more tickets can be sold?

• 30

• 50

• 75

• 100

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

A gym requires members to be at least 18 years old. If a member is currently 15, how many years until they meet the age requirement?

• 1

• 3

• 10

• 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

A farmer has 100 apples and wants to give away some. If he wants to keep at least 30 apples, what is the maximum number he can give away?

• 90

• 70

• 50

• 80

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8