Practical Problems
Jane is in debt $5. She babysits her little brother and earns $20. How much money does she have now?
$15
5/x = 4/18
22.5
Find 12% of $50.
6
You are going to share 68 pieces of Halloween candy with your 4 friends. How many pieces will each friend receive?
17 pieces
The scale on a map is: 2 cm. = 3 miles
If Norfolk and Virginia Beach are 4.5 cm. apart on the map, how many many miles are they?
6.75 miles
Nike is having a 25% off sale. How much would you save of a $109 pair of shoes?
$27.25
Mrs. Strong walked 3.5 miles over the weekend.
Miss Marino walked 2 1/2 miles.
Miss Durham walked ten miles.
How many did they walk altogether?
16 miles
If 3 apples cost $4.19, how much would 12 apples cost?
$16.76
You spend $23.58 at Red Lobster. How much will you tip your server if you leave a 18% tip?
$4.24
One batch of cookies calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How many batches can you make with 6 cups of sugar?
8 batches
Use the ratio table to find the missing value:
Teachers: 2 4 6
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Students: 46 92 ?
138 students
What is the total cost of a $850 TV with a 6% sales tax?
$901
The temperature in Chicago is -8 degrees, while the temperature in Miami is 75 degrees. What is the difference in temperatures?
83 degrees
54 Euros equals $56.86.
How many euros is $100?
~ 95 Euros
A used Apple watch costs $104.48. If it is on sale for 15% off, how much will you pay for the watch?
$88.81