Word problems
Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.
A tank is 11 m long, 9 m wide and 8 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 920 and sells it for Rs. 860. What is the loss?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 450 and sells it for Rs. 320. What is the loss?
Rs. 207 is divided between two friends in the ratio 2 : 7. How much does each get?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 760 and sells it for Rs. 800. What is the profit?
A student scored 96, 78, 70, 95, 66 in 5 tests. What is the average score?
Rs. 462 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 6. How much does each get?
A student scored 93, 99, 42, 95, 85, 78 in 6 tests. What is the average score?
In a class of 85 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?
A tank is 14 m long, 5 m wide and 9 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
8 friends share a bill of Rs. 640 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 10. How much does each friend pay in all?
In a class of 180 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 2600 at 6% per year for 2 years.
A train covers 168 km in 3 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
Rs. 264 is divided between two friends in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does each get?
In a class of 400 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?
A student scored 65, 92, 88, 63, 56, 68 in 6 tests. What is the average score?
A train covers 126 km in 6 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 330 and sells it for Rs. 220. What is the loss?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 410 and sells it for Rs. 550. What is the profit?
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