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WORD PROBLEMS

Dive into a collection of intriguing word problems designed to strengthen your math skills. These scenarios involve practical situations, such as car washing times, repair costs, yard work, sales commissions, grocery stocking, and savings goals. Each problem encourages critical thinking and application of arithmetic concepts, offering a fun way to reinforce learning. Solve for the unknowns in each situation to practice your problem-solving abilities and enhance your mathematical understanding. Great for students, teachers, and anyone wanting to improve their math skills!

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WORD PROBLEMS

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  1. WORD PROBLEMS

  2. Word Problems #1 • It takes you 10 minutes to wash one car and it takes a friend 8 minutes to wash one car. How many minutes does it take the two of you to wash 1 car together?

  3. Let m = # of minutes

  4. Word Problems #2 The bill for repairing your car was $410. The repairman charges you $40 per hour and you must pay 50% of the cost of parts. The repairman spent $500 for new parts. How many hours did the repair work take?

  5. Let h = # of hours

  6. Word Problems #3 It takes you 45 minutes to rake the leaves in your yard and your brother 1 and a half hours. How many minutes does it take the two of you to rake the yard if you work together?

  7. Let m = # of minutes

  8. Word Problem #4 A salesperson at a jewelry store has a base salary of $150 per day. The sales person receives 25% commission on every sale. If the sales person wants to make $600 in one day, how many dollars worth of jewelry must the sales person sell?

  9. Let d = # of dollars worth of jewelry

  10. Word Problem #5 At a grocery store you are able to stock 2 shelves every 5 minutes. Your co-worker can stock 3 shelves every 7 minutes. If the two of you worked together, how many minutes would it take you to stock 10 shelves?

  11. Let m = # of minutes

  12. Word Problem #6 • Jim and his two brothers are trying to save $250 to buy their mother a gift. One of the brothers works 6 hours per week and makes $8 per hour. The other brother works 10 hours per week and makes $9.50 per hour. If Jim makes $7 per hour, how many hours must he work in order for the boys to earn the $250 needed to buy the gift?

  13. Let h = # of hours

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