Translating Real-Life Scenarios into Inequalities

A store sells pencils for $0.50 each. If you have $5, how many pencils can you buy? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Maria is planning a party and wants to invite at least 10 friends. If she has already invited 4 friends, how many more can she invite? Write an inequality to express this.

• 6

• 5

• 8

• 7

Tom has a budget of $30 to spend on books. If each book costs $7, how many books can he buy? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A recipe requires at least 2 cups of sugar. If you already have 1 cup, how many more cups do you need? Write an inequality to express this.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A concert hall can hold a maximum of 500 people. If there are already 350 people inside, how many more can enter? Write an inequality to show this.

• 100

• 200

• 250

• 150

Lisa wants to save at least $100 for a new bike. If she currently has $40, how much more does she need to save? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• Lisa needs to save at least $60 more.

• Lisa needs to save at least $70 more.

• Lisa needs to save at least $80 more.

• Lisa needs to save at least $50 more.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A video game costs $60. If you have $45, how much more do you need to buy the game? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 25

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A gym has a maximum capacity of 100 members. If there are currently 75 members, how many more can join? Write an inequality to show this.

• 50

• 20

• 25

• 30