Word problems

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

1. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 570 and sells it for Rs. 640. What is the profit?

2. 9 friends share a bill of Rs. 144 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 2. How much does each friend pay in all?

3. A student scored 74, 54, 42, 67, 73 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

4. A student scored 75, 80, 93, 95, 52 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

5. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 550 and sells it for Rs. 470. What is the loss?

6. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1400 at 2% per year for 3 years.

7. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 840 and sells it for Rs. 700. What is the loss?

8. In a class of 230 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

9. In a class of 185 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

10. A train covers 434 km in 7 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

11. 11 shirts cost Rs. 1180 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

12. 7 friends share a bill of Rs. 560 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 10. How much does each friend pay in all?

13. A train covers 280 km in 5 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

14. A train covers 147 km in 3 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

15. A train covers 87 km in 3 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

16. In a class of 110 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

17. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 650 and sells it for Rs. 780. What is the profit?

18. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 220 and sells it for Rs. 340. What is the profit?

19. A train covers 184 km in 8 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

20. A train covers 235 km in 5 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

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