Solving Real-Life Inequalities: Word Problems & Solutions

A store sells notebooks for at least $3 each. If you have $15, how many notebooks can you buy?

• 5

• 3

• 6

• 4

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A movie theater charges $10 for a ticket. If you want to spend no more than $50, how many tickets can you buy?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 3

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A school requires students to read at least 5 books per semester. If you have read 2 books, how many more do you need to read?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.C.6

A gym has a membership fee of $25 per month. If you want to spend no more than $100, how many months can you afford?

• 2 months

• 5 months

• 3 months

• 4 months

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A baker makes cookies that sell for $2 each. If you want to earn at least $50, how many cookies do you need to sell?

• 15

• 30

• 20

• 25

A concert ticket costs $45. If you have $200, how many tickets can you buy without exceeding your budget?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 6

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A farmer has at least 30 apples. If he sells 12, how many apples does he have left?

• 30

• 25

• 18

• 20

A video game costs $60. If you want to buy it and have $80, how much money will you have left after the purchase?

• $30

• $10

• $20

• $50

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

A charity event aims to raise at least $500. If they have raised $350 so far, how much more do they need to raise?

• $200

• $100

• $250

• $150

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A student needs to score at least 70% on a test to pass. If the test has 50 questions, how many questions must they answer correctly to pass?

• 35

• 50

• 40

• 30

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8