Word problems

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

1. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 810 and sells it for Rs. 730. What is the loss?

2. 9 shirts cost Rs. 1100 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

3. 6 friends share a bill of Rs. 144 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 3. How much does each friend pay in all?

4. Rs. 70 is divided between two friends in the ratio 9 : 5. How much does each get?

5. 3 friends share a bill of Rs. 120 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 5. How much does each friend pay in all?

6. In a class of 265 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?

7. A student scored 94, 43, 87, 98, 97, 67 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

8. A train covers 315 km in 9 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

9. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 660 and sells it for Rs. 690. What is the profit?

10. A train covers 156 km in 6 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

11. 4 shirts cost Rs. 1200 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

12. In a class of 115 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?

13. In a class of 380 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

14. 4 shirts cost Rs. 540 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

15. 9 shirts cost Rs. 1180 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

16. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1800 at 8% per year for 1 years.

17. 11 shirts cost Rs. 620 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

18. A student scored 43, 88, 65, 67, 85, 72 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

19. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 760 and sells it for Rs. 910. What is the profit?

20. A student scored 48, 83, 52, 52, 95 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

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