Word problems

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

1. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 710 and sells it for Rs. 780. What is the profit?

2. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 790 and sells it for Rs. 770. What is the loss?

3. In a class of 30 students, 60% are girls. How many boys are there?

4. Rs. 378 is divided between two friends in the ratio 4 : 5. How much does each get?

5. 5 friends share a bill of Rs. 80 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 2. How much does each friend pay in all?

6. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1500 at 10% per year for 5 years.

7. 11 shirts cost Rs. 280 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

8. In a class of 204 students, 75% are girls. How many boys are there?

9. In a class of 285 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

10. A student scored 86, 84, 94, 84 in 4 tests. What is the average score?

11. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 700 and sells it for Rs. 630. What is the loss?

12. In a class of 8 students, 75% are girls. How many boys are there?

13. 9 shirts cost Rs. 1060 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

14. Find the simple interest on Rs. 3000 at 2% per year for 3 years.

15. A tank is 7 m long, 13 m wide and 4 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

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

17. A student scored 98, 90, 55, 88, 74 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

18. A tank is 8 m long, 13 m wide and 3 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

19. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2700 at 4% per year for 5 years.

20. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 430 and sells it for Rs. 550. What is the profit?

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