Inequalities in Action: Solve One-Step Word Problems

A store sells notebooks for $2 each. If you want to spend no more than $10, how many notebooks can you buy? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

Maria has at least 15 marbles. If she gives away 3 marbles, how many does she have left? Write the inequality and solve it.

• At least 12 marbles

• At least 10 marbles

• At least 8 marbles

• At least 5 marbles

A movie theater has a maximum capacity of 200 people. If there are currently 150 people in the theater, how many more can enter? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 50

• 100

• 75

• 25

Tom needs to score more than 75% on his test to pass. If the test has 40 questions, how many questions must he answer correctly? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 25

• 31

• 30

• 35

A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you have 1 cup, how many more cups do you need to buy? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 2

A gym membership costs $30 per month. If you want to spend no more than $150 in 6 months, how many months can you afford? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 4 months

• 5 months

• 6 months

• 3 months

A farmer has at least 50 apples. If he sells 12 apples, how many does he have left? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 38 apples

• 50 apples

• 25 apples

• 40 apples

A concert hall can hold a maximum of 500 people. If there are already 350 tickets sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 200

• 150

• 400

• 100

Lisa wants to save at least $200 for a new bike. If she currently has $75, how much more does she need to save? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 150

• 100

• 125

• 200

A school needs at least 100 volunteers for an event. If 45 have signed up, how many more are needed? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 55