Mastering One Variable Inequalities: Write & Solve Challenges

1. Sarah has at least $50 to spend on books. If each book costs $12, how many books can she buy? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

2. A concert hall can hold a maximum of 300 people. If there are already 150 tickets sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write an inequality to express this.

• 250

• 200

• 100

• 150

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

3. Tom wants to save at least $200 for a new bike. If he saves $15 each week, how many weeks will it take him to reach his goal? Write an inequality to show this.

• 14 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 12 weeks

• 16 weeks

4. A school is planning a field trip and needs at least 20 students to sign up. If 12 students have signed up, how many more need to sign up? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 10

• 8

• 15

• 5

5. Lisa is making gift bags and wants to include at least 5 candies in each bag. If she has 30 candies, how many bags can she make? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 4

6. A farmer has a minimum of 100 apples to sell. If he sells them in bags of 8 apples each, how many bags can he sell? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 15

• 12

• 20

• 10

8. Mark is saving for a video game that costs $60. If he currently has $25 and saves $5 each week, how many weeks will it take him to afford the game? Write an inequality to show this.

• 5 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 7 weeks

9. A bakery can produce a maximum of 200 loaves of bread in a day. If they have already baked 120 loaves, how many more can they bake? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 150

• 100

• 60

• 80

10. A charity event needs at least $500 to cover expenses. If they have raised $350 so far, how much more do they need to raise? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• $100

• $200

• $50

• $150

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8