Word problems
Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.
A train covers 272 km in 8 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 620 and sells it for Rs. 510. What is the loss?
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?
In a class of 156 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?
A tank is 13 m long, 4 m wide and 4 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
In a class of 220 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?
6 friends share a bill of Rs. 336 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 7. How much does each friend pay in all?
A student scored 42, 53, 90, 83 in 4 tests. What is the average score?
3 friends share a bill of Rs. 144 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 6. How much does each friend pay in all?
Rs. 330 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 6. How much does each get?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 400 at 4% per year for 5 years.
A train covers 72 km in 2 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
Rs. 72 is divided between two friends in the ratio 2 : 6. How much does each get?
A student scored 90, 89, 45, 68 in 4 tests. What is the average score?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 490 and sells it for Rs. 420. What is the loss?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 2800 at 8% per year for 3 years.
A student scored 97, 71, 97, 49, 66 in 5 tests. What is the average score?
A train covers 378 km in 7 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
3 friends share a bill of Rs. 288 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 12. How much does each friend pay in all?
In a class of 240 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?
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