Writing and Interpreting Inequalities in Real Life Scenarios

A store sells notebooks for $2 each. If you want to spend no more than $20, how many notebooks can you buy? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Maria has at least 15 marbles. If she gives away some marbles to her friend, how many can she give away while still having at least 10 left? Write an inequality to express this.

• x < 5

• x <= 5

• x >= 10

• x = 6

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A movie theater charges $8 per ticket. If you have $50 to spend, how many tickets can you buy? Write an inequality to show this scenario.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

Tom is saving money to buy a video game that costs $60. If he currently has $25, how much more does he need to save? Write an inequality to represent the amount he needs to save.

• x >= 35

• x <= 35

• x >= 45

• x >= 25

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A school is planning a field trip and needs at least 30 students to sign up. If 18 students have already signed up, how many more need to sign up? Write an inequality to express this situation.

• 12

• 20

• 15

• 10

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A gym membership costs $40 per month. If you want to spend no more than $200 in 6 months, how many months can you afford the membership? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 6 months

• 4 months

• 5 months

• 3 months

Lily wants to buy a new dress that costs $45. If she has $30 saved, how much more does she need to save? Write an inequality to show how much more she needs.

• x >= 20

• x >= 15

• x >= 10

• x >= 25

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A farmer has a budget of $500 to buy seeds. If each bag of seeds costs $25, how many bags can he buy without exceeding his budget? Write an inequality to represent this scenario.

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A concert ticket costs $50. If you want to buy tickets for you and 3 friends, how much money do you need? Write an inequality to express the total cost.

• total_cost = 200

• total_cost < 200

• total_cost <= 150

• total_cost >= 200

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8

A baker can make at most 120 cookies in a day. If he has already made 75 cookies, how many more can he make? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

• 60

• 90

• 45

• 30

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.8