Word problems
Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.
A train covers 486 km in 9 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
Rs. 192 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 3. How much does each get?
A tank is 9 m long, 15 m wide and 3 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 1700 at 5% per year for 3 years.
9 friends share a bill of Rs. 648 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 9. How much does each friend pay in all?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 770 and sells it for Rs. 790. What is the profit?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 650 and sells it for Rs. 690. What is the profit?
A tank is 13 m long, 14 m wide and 3 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
In a class of 36 students, 75% are girls. How many boys are there?
A train covers 276 km in 4 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 450 and sells it for Rs. 420. What is the loss?
In a class of 155 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?
10 shirts cost Rs. 1120 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?
11 shirts cost Rs. 660 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?
10 shirts cost Rs. 640 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?
5 shirts cost Rs. 280 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?
A train covers 135 km in 5 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A student scored 76, 64, 68, 72 in 4 tests. What is the average score?
A student scored 75, 52, 56, 41, 46 in 5 tests. What is the average score?
In a class of 170 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?
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