Word problems
Read each problem carefully and write the answer with its unit.
Rs. 288 is divided between two friends in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does each get?
In a class of 350 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?
In a class of 92 students, 75% are girls. How many boys are there?
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 540 and sells it for Rs. 670. What is the profit?
Rs. 390 is divided between two friends in the ratio 8 : 5. How much does each get?
In a class of 100 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 1200 at 10% per year for 2 years.
Find the simple interest on Rs. 1800 at 10% per year for 1 years.
A train covers 156 km in 6 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
9 friends share a bill of Rs. 288 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 4. How much does each friend pay in all?
Rs. 605 is divided between two friends in the ratio 9 : 2. How much does each get?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 2900 at 8% per year for 5 years.
Find the simple interest on Rs. 2100 at 8% per year for 3 years.
A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 560 and sells it for Rs. 450. What is the loss?
Rs. 238 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 9. How much does each get?
A train covers 140 km in 5 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A train covers 657 km in 9 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?
A tank is 7 m long, 11 m wide and 3 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?
7 friends share a bill of Rs. 392 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 7. How much does each friend pay in all?
Find the simple interest on Rs. 300 at 10% per year for 2 years.
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