Solving One-Step Inequalities: Grade 6 Word Problems

2. A box can hold no more than 10 pounds of items. If you already have 4 pounds in the box, how much more can you add? Write and solve the inequality.

• 10 pounds

• 8 pounds

• 5 pounds

• 6 pounds

3. Tom needs to score more than 75% on his test to pass. If the test is out of 100 points, what score does he need? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 76

• 90

• 70

• 80

4. A movie theater has a maximum capacity of 150 people. If there are already 120 people inside, how many more can enter? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 25

• 30

• 40

• 50

5. Lisa is saving money and wants to have at least $50. If she currently has $30, how much more does she need to save? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 15

• 25

• 20

• 10

6. A school requires students to read more than 3 books each month. If a student has read 2 books this month, how many more does he need to read? Write and solve the inequality.

• The student needs to read exactly 3 more books.

• The student needs to read 0 more books.

• The student needs to read more than 1 more book.

• The student needs to read 2 more books.

7. A pet store has a limit of 20 pets for adoption. If there are currently 15 pets available, how many more can be added? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 3

8. Mark wants to run at least 5 miles each week. If he has already run 2 miles, how many more miles does he need to run? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 4

9. A recipe requires no more than 2 cups of sugar. If you have already added 1.5 cups, how much more can you add? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 0.5 cups

• 2 cups

• 0 cups

• 1 cup

10. A bike can hold a maximum weight of 200 pounds. If a rider weighs 150 pounds, how much more weight can be added? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 100 pounds

• 25 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 75 pounds