Solving Word Problems with Expressions and Context

Maria has 3 times as many apples as John. If John has x apples, write an expression for the number of apples Maria has. What is the total number of apples if John has 4 apples?

• 12

• 8

• 20

• 16

A rectangle has a length that is 5 units longer than its width. If the width is w units, write an expression for the length. What is the length if the width is 6 units?

• 8 units

• 11 units

• 12 units

• 10 units

Tom bought 2 packs of pencils. Each pack contains y pencils. Write an expression for the total number of pencils Tom has. How many pencils does he have if each pack contains 10 pencils?

• 25

• 30

• 20

• 15

A book costs $15, and a magazine costs $5. If Sarah buys x books and y magazines, write an expression for the total cost. What is the total cost if she buys 2 books and 3 magazines?

• 30

• 45

• 40

• 50

A car travels 60 miles per hour. If it travels for t hours, write an expression for the distance traveled. How far does it travel in 3 hours?

• 150 miles

• 240 miles

• 120 miles

• 180 miles

Lily has a collection of stickers. She has 12 more stickers than her friend. If her friend has s stickers, write an expression for the number of stickers Lily has. How many stickers does Lily have if her friend has 8 stickers?

• 20

• 16

• 10

• 24

A farmer has chickens and cows. If the number of chickens is c and the number of cows is 2c, write an expression for the total number of animals. What is the total if there are 5 chickens?

• 20

• 5

• 15

• 10

A pizza is cut into 8 slices. If Sam eats s slices, write an expression for the remaining slices. How many slices are left if Sam eats 3 slices?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 2

A school has 200 students. If 25% of them are in the band, write an expression for the number of band members. How many band members are there?

• 50

• 100

• 75

• 25

A toy costs $20, and there is a sale of 15% off. Write an expression for the sale price. What is the sale price of the toy?

• $22

• $18

• $17

• $15