Real-World Math Word Problems

This video tutorial by Mr. Richards covers grade 6 practice problems from Unit 5, Lesson 1, focusing on using decimals in shopping contexts. It includes solving problems related to budgeting for pizzas, calculating ticket costs, comparing meat prices, and understanding volume and area through fractions and geometry. The tutorial emphasizes problem-solving techniques and mathematical reasoning.

After spending $4.35 at the snack bar and $5.25 at the arcade, how much money does May have left from her $14.50?

• $5.15

• $4.25

• $5.00

• $4.90

If Diego has $40, how many large cheese pizzas can he buy if each costs $7.50?

• 3 pizzas

• 6 pizzas

• 5 pizzas

• 4 pizzas

What is the estimated total cost for two adult tickets and three student tickets if adult tickets are $5.50 and student tickets are $4.25?

• $26

• $24

• $20

• $22

If a family pays $25 for tickets costing $23.75, how much change should they receive?

• $1.50

• $1.25

• $0.75

• $1.00

What is the exact cost of 3 pounds of chicken if it costs $3.20 per pound?

• $8.80

• $10.00

• $9.20

• $9.60

How much more does 3 pounds of beef cost than 3 pounds of chicken if beef is $4.59 per pound?

• $3.17

• $2.17

• $4.17

• $5.17

How many 1/5 liter glasses can be filled with a 1.5 liter bottle of water?

• 8 glasses

• 5 glasses

• 7.5 glasses

• 6 glasses

How many 1.5 liter bottles are needed to fill a 16 liter jug?

• 10 bottles

• 11 bottles

• 10 and 2/3 bottles

• 9 and 1/2 bottles

What is the height of a triangle with a base of 5.5 units and an area of 19.25 square units?

• 6 units

• 8 units

• 7 units

• 5 units

What is the result of dividing 7/6 by 1/12?

• 14

• 10

• 12

• 16