Real-Life Inequalities: Mastering Minimums and Limits

1. Sarah has at least 15 marbles. If she buys more marbles, how many does she need to buy to have more than 20 marbles?

• 8

• 10

• 6

• 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

2. A box can hold no more than 30 toys. If there are currently 18 toys in the box, how many more can be added?

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 12

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.C.3

3. Tom needs to save at least $50 to buy a new game. If he currently has $30, how much more does he need to save?

• $10

• $25

• $15

• $20

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

4. A school has a limit of 200 students in a classroom. If there are currently 150 students, how many more can enroll without exceeding the limit?

• 25

• 50

• 100

• 75

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

5. Lisa wants to read at least 5 books this month. If she has read 2 books so far, how many more does she need to read?

• 3

• 1

• 6

• 4

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

6. A car can travel no more than 400 miles on a full tank. If it has already traveled 250 miles, how many more miles can it travel?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 50 miles

• 150 miles

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

7. A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you have 1.5 cups, how many more cups do you need to meet the requirement?

• 1.5 cups

• 4 cups

• 3.5 cups

• 2 cups

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

8. A concert hall can seat a maximum of 500 people. If there are already 350 tickets sold, how many more tickets can be sold?

• 200

• 150

• 400

• 100

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

9. A farmer has at least 100 apples. If he sells 30 apples, how many does he need to have left to still meet his minimum?

• 90

• 100

• 50

• 70

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

10. A library has a goal of having at least 1,000 books. If they currently have 850 books, how many more do they need to reach their goal?

• 250

• 200

• 100

• 150

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.3