Solving Real-Life Inequalities: Word Problems for Grade 6

1. Sarah has 15 apples. She gives some to her friend and now has at least 8 apples left. How many apples could she have given away?

• 8 apples

• 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 apples

• 9 apples

• 10 apples

2. A box can hold up to 30 toys. If there are currently 12 toys in the box, how many more toys can be added without exceeding the limit?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 18

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

3. Tom has 50 marbles. He loses some marbles and now has no more than 35. What is the maximum number of marbles he could have lost?

• 10

• 20

• 25

• 15

4. A school needs at least 100 volunteers for an event. If 45 have already signed up, how many more volunteers are needed?

• 70

• 60

• 55

• 50

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

5. Lisa read 20 pages of her book. She wants to read at least 50 pages by the end of the week. How many more pages does she need to read?

• 30 pages

• 25 pages

• 35 pages

• 40 pages

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

6. A car can travel a maximum of 400 miles on a full tank. If it has already traveled 250 miles, how many more miles can it travel before needing to refuel?

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

• 200 miles

• 150 miles

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

7. A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you have 1 cup, how many more cups do you need to meet the requirement?

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

• 3 cups

• 4 cups

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

8. A concert hall can seat 500 people. If 350 tickets have been sold, how many more tickets can be sold without exceeding the seating capacity?

• 100

• 200

• 250

• 150

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

9. A farmer has 80 chickens. If he sells some and has no more than 60 left, what is the maximum number of chickens he could have sold?

• 10

• 30

• 25

• 20

10. Emma has $100. She spends some money and now has at least $40 left. What is the maximum amount she could have spent?

• 80

• 70

• 60

• 50

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4B