Writing Inequalities from Word Problems for Grade 6

A school has at least 200 students enrolled. Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• s > 200

• s >= 200

• s < 200

• s <= 200

Maria has at least 15 apples. Write an inequality to express the number of apples she has.

• x < 15

• x = 15

• x > 15

• x >= 15

A box can hold no more than 30 toys. Write an inequality to show the maximum number of toys in the box.

• x <= 30

• x = 30

• x < 30

• x >= 30

Tom needs to save at least $50 to buy a video game. Write an inequality for the amount he needs to save.

• x < 50

• x = 50

• x > 50

• x >= 50

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

• x = 1

• x >= 1

• x <= 1

• x > 2

The library has at least 100 books. If 25 books are checked out, how many books are left? Write an inequality to represent the situation.

• x - 25 = 100

• x + 25 >= 100

• x - 25 <= 75

• x - 25 >= 75

A concert can have no more than 500 attendees. If 300 tickets are sold, how many more can be sold? Write an inequality.

• 150

• 400

• 100

• 200

Sarah has at least 10 stickers. If she gives away 3, how many does she have left? Write an inequality to find out.

• At least 7 stickers

• At least 10 stickers

• At least 5 stickers

• At least 3 stickers

A car can travel no more than 400 miles on a full tank. If it has already traveled 250 miles, how much further can it go? Write an inequality.

• x <= 200

• x <= 150

• x <= 100

• x <= 250

A farmer has at least 50 chickens. If he sells 10, how many does he have left? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• x - 10 >= 40

• x - 10 > 30

• x - 10 = 40

• x - 10 <= 50