Real-Life Inequalities: Translate & Solve for Grade 7

A store sells notebooks for at least $2 each. If you want to buy at least 5 notebooks, what inequality represents the total cost?

• n <= 5

• 2n >= 10

• n >= 5

• 2n < 10

You have at least $50 to spend on books. If each book costs $8, how many books can you buy? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 5

• 3

• 10

• 7

A class needs at least 15 students to go on a field trip. If 10 students have signed up, how many more students need to sign up? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 7

• 10

• 3

• 5

A concert hall can hold a maximum of 200 people. If 150 tickets have been sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 100

• 75

• 50

• 25

You need at least 75 points to pass a test. If you scored 60 points, how many more points do you need? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 30

A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you have 1.5 cups, how many more cups do you need? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 2 cups

• 1.5 cups

• 4 cups

• 3.5 cups

A gym has a maximum capacity of 50 members. If there are currently 30 members, how many more can join? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 10

• 25

• 20

• 15

You want to save at least $100 for a new game. If you currently have $40, how much more do you need to save? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 60

• 70

• 50

• 80

A farmer has at least 20 apples. If he sells 5 apples, how many does he have left? Write the inequality and solve it.

• At least 5 apples left.

• At least 25 apples left.

• At least 10 apples left.

• At least 15 apples left.

A school needs at least 100 volunteers for an event. If 75 have signed up, how many more are needed? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 50

• 30

• 25

• 20