Grade 6 Inequality Word Problems: Interpret & Solve

Maria has at least 50 stickers. If she buys 12 more, how many stickers will she have?

• 50

• 62

• 72

• 64

A school needs at least 200 cans of food for a drive. If they already have 75 cans, how many more do they need?

• 100

• 150

• 125

• 200

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

Tom is at least 5 feet tall. If he grows 3 inches, what is his minimum height in inches?

• 65 inches

• 60 inches

• 58 inches

• 63 inches

A concert hall can hold no more than 300 people. If 150 tickets are sold, how many more can be sold?

• 250

• 200

• 150

• 100

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Lily wants to save at least $100. If she saves $20 each week, how many weeks will it take her to reach her goal?

• 7 weeks

• 5 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 10 weeks

A box can hold no more than 24 toys. If there are already 15 toys in the box, how many more can be added?

• 12

• 5

• 9

• 20

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

A recipe requires at least 2 cups of flour. If you have 1.5 cups, how much more do you need?

• 0.5 cups

• 2.5 cups

• 1 cup

• 3 cups

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

A runner must complete at least 5 laps. If they have completed 3 laps, how many more do they need to run?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 2

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A library has at least 1,000 books. If they receive a donation of 250 books, how many books will they have?

• 1250

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

A farmer needs to plant at least 100 seeds. If he has already planted 45, how many more does he need to plant?

• 60

• 50

• 70

• 55