Word problems
Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.
A tank is 10 m long, 6 m wide and 7 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
A train covers 125 km in 5 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
Rs. 60 is divided between two friends in the ratio 2 : 4. How much does each get?
A train covers 423 km in 9 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
9 friends share a bill of Rs. 792 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 11. How much does each friend pay in all?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 630 and sells it for Rs. 710. What is the profit?
Rs. 480 is divided between two friends in the ratio 6 : 6. How much does each get?
In a class of 135 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?
In a class of 310 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 550 and sells it for Rs. 620. What is the profit?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 970 and sells it for Rs. 830. What is the loss?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 800 at 2% per year for 4 years.
In a class of 128 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?
Rs. 525 is divided between two friends in the ratio 7 : 8. How much does each get?
Rs. 102 is divided between two friends in the ratio 3 : 3. How much does each get?
3 shirts cost Rs. 300 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 390 and sells it for Rs. 370. What is the loss?
A student scored 69, 87, 85, 84, 90 in 5 tests. What is the average score?
In a class of 192 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 840 and sells it for Rs. 750. What is the loss?
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