Word problems

Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.

1. A tank is 13 m long, 10 m wide and 8 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

2. 11 shirts cost Rs. 1140 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

3. A tank is 14 m long, 15 m wide and 6 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

4. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1100 at 10% per year for 5 years.

5. 4 friends share a bill of Rs. 160 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 5. How much does each friend pay in all?

6. A student scored 69, 64, 48, 51, 58 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

7. A tank is 12 m long, 14 m wide and 6 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

8. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 200 and sells it for Rs. 350. What is the profit?

9. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 600 and sells it for Rs. 710. What is the profit?

10. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2600 at 2% per year for 3 years.

11. In a class of 375 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

12. A student scored 96, 92, 66, 81, 69, 82 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

13. A student scored 73, 43, 41, 55, 51, 73 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

14. A student scored 50, 61, 47, 94 in 4 tests. What is the average score?

15. A student scored 51, 78, 80, 59, 47, 63 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

16. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 800 and sells it for Rs. 730. What is the loss?

17. 6 shirts cost Rs. 460 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

18. 10 shirts cost Rs. 420 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

19. In a class of 390 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?

20. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 810 and sells it for Rs. 910. What is the profit?

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