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Inequalities in Action: Comparing Values and Solutions

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Sarah has at least 15 apples. If she gives away 3 apples, how many apples does she have left? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

a)

x >= 15; x - 3 >= 12

b)

x >= 12; x - 3 >= 15

c)

x < 15; x - 3 < 12

d)

x > 15; x - 3 > 12

2.

3. Tom is comparing his height to his friend. He is 5 feet tall, and his friend is at least 4 feet tall. Write an inequality to represent their heights.

a)

F < 4, T = 5

b)

F <= 4, T = 6

c)

F > 4, T = 5

d)

F >= 4, T = 5

3.

4. A movie theater can hold a maximum of 300 people. If there are already 250 people inside, how many more can enter? Write an inequality to express this.

a)

75

b)

25

c)

50

d)

100

4.

5. Lisa wants to buy a video game that costs $40. She has $25 saved. Write an inequality to show how much more money she needs to save.

a)

x < 15

b)

x >= 15

c)

x <= 15

d)

x > 15

5.

6. A recipe requires at least 2 cups of flour. If you have 1.5 cups, how much more do you need? Write an inequality to represent this situation.

a)

x >= 0.5

b)

x = 1

c)

x < 0.5

d)

x > 1.5

6.

7. A pet store has at least 10 puppies. If 4 are sold, how many puppies are left? Write an inequality to show the minimum number of puppies remaining.

a)

x >= 6

b)

x > 10

c)

x <= 4

d)

x < 6

7.

8. A bike costs $150. If you have $100, write an inequality to show how much more money you need to buy the bike.

a)

x >= 50

b)

x <= 75

c)

x > 100

d)

x < 50

8.

9. A class needs at least 12 students to go on a field trip. If 8 students have signed up, how many more are needed? Write an inequality to represent this.

a)

4

b)

2

c)

6

d)

10

9.

10. A gardener wants to plant at least 30 flowers. If he has already planted 18, how many more does he need to plant? Write an inequality to express this.

a)

12

b)

15

c)

20

d)

10