Solving Real-Life Inequalities: Grade 7 Challenges

1. Sarah has at least $50 to spend on books. If each book costs $12, how many books can she buy? Write and solve the inequality.

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 3

2. A school is planning a field trip and needs to collect at least $300. If each student contributes $15, how many students are needed? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 25

• 15

• 20

• 30

3. Tom is saving money for a video game that costs $60. If he currently has $20, how much more does he need to save? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 70

• 50

• 40

• 30

4. A recipe requires at least 3 cups of flour. If you already have 1.5 cups, how many more cups do you need? Write and solve the inequality.

• 1.5 cups

• 4 cups

• 3.5 cups

• 2 cups

5. A concert hall can hold a maximum of 500 people. If 275 tickets have already been sold, how many more can be sold? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 200

• 225

• 150

• 300

6. Lisa wants to buy a new phone that costs $300. If she has saved $120, how much more does she need to save? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 250

• 150

• 180

• 200

7. A gym has a limit of 150 members. If there are currently 120 members, how many more can join? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 40

• 50

• 30

• 25

8. A farmer needs at least 200 apples to make cider. If he has 75 apples, how many more does he need? Write and solve the inequality.

• 200

• 125

• 100

• 150

9. A movie theater has 250 seats. If 180 tickets have been sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 90

• 70

• 60

• 80

10. A charity event needs to raise at least $1,000. If they have raised $450 so far, how much more do they need to raise? Write the inequality and solve it.

• 550

• 600

• 400

• 700