Word problems

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

1. A tank is 11 m long, 12 m wide and 11 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

2. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 690 and sells it for Rs. 710. What is the profit?

3. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 730 and sells it for Rs. 850. What is the profit?

4. A tank is 12 m long, 14 m wide and 7 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

5. A student scored 90, 48, 48, 97, 53, 72 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

6. A tank is 5 m long, 11 m wide and 11 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

7. A student scored 73, 89, 72, 69, 65, 64 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

8. In a class of 35 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?

9. 10 shirts cost Rs. 300 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

10. A student scored 52, 59, 47, 76, 49, 89 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

11. A tank is 18 m long, 4 m wide and 8 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

12. Rs. 175 is divided between two friends in the ratio 3 : 4. How much does each get?

13. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1000 at 2% per year for 2 years.

14. A student scored 96, 49, 50, 47, 52, 72 in 6 tests. What is the average score?

15. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2200 at 2% per year for 2 years.

16. In a class of 370 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?

17. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 300 and sells it for Rs. 450. What is the profit?

18. A student scored 70, 95, 51, 74, 40 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

19. 4 friends share a bill of Rs. 96 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 3. How much does each friend pay in all?

20. 10 shirts cost Rs. 760 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

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