Real-Life Inequalities: Interpreting and Creating Scenarios

1. Sarah has at least 50 stickers. If she buys 15 more, how many stickers will she have? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• s + 15 < 50

• s + 15 <= 50

• s + 15 >= 65

• s + 15 = 65

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

2. A school needs to raise at least $200 for a field trip. If they have already raised $75, how much more do they need to raise? Write an inequality to show this.

• They need to raise at least $125 more.

• They need to raise at least $100 more.

• They need to raise at least $200 more.

• They need to raise at least $150 more.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

3. Tom wants to save at least $100 for a new video game. If he currently has $30, how much more does he need to save? Create an inequality to represent this.

• 70

• 100

• 90

• 50

4. A recipe requires at least 2 cups of flour. If you have 1.5 cups, how many more cups do you need? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• 0.5

• 3 cups

• 2.5 cups

• 1 cup

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

5. A concert hall can hold a maximum of 500 people. If there are already 300 tickets sold, how many more can be sold? Write an inequality to represent this.

• 400

• 300

• 100

• 200

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

6. Lisa needs to read at least 5 books this month. If she has read 2 books so far, how many more does she need to read? Create an inequality to show this.

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

7. A farmer has at least 100 apples. If he sells 30, how many apples does he have left? Write an inequality to represent the situation.

• x - 30 >= 100

• x - 30 <= 70

• x - 30 >= 70

• x - 30 = 100

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

8. A gym requires at least 10 members to start a class. If there are currently 7 members signed up, how many more do they need? Write an inequality to express this.

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

9. A movie theater has a maximum capacity of 250 seats. If 180 seats are filled, how many more can be filled? Create an inequality to represent this.

• 80

• 90

• 60

• 70

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

10. A student needs to score at least 70% on a test to pass. If they scored 60% on the first part, what do they need to score on the second part? Write an inequality to show this.

• x < 70

• x <= 60

• x = 75

• x >= 80

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8