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Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems Flashcards

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  1. A store sells apples for $0.75 each and oranges for $1.20 each. If Maria buys 4 apples and 3 oranges, how much does she spend in total?

    Answer: $6.60

    4 × $0.75 = $3.00 and 3 × $1.20 = $3.60, so $3.00 + $3.60 = $6.60.

  2. A worker earns $14.50 per hour and works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. What is the worker's total weekly earnings?

    Answer: $580.00

    $14.50 × 8 × 5 = $580.00 per week.

  3. A recipe calls for 2½ cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 60 cookies?

    Answer: 6¼ cups

    60 ÷ 24 = 2.5, and 2.5 × 2.5 = 6.25 = 6¼ cups.

  4. Tom drove 156 miles in 3 hours. At the same speed, how long will it take him to drive 364 miles?

    Answer: 7 hours

    Speed = 156 ÷ 3 = 52 mph; time = 364 ÷ 52 = 7 hours.

  5. A water tank holds 480 gallons. If a pump drains 20 gallons per minute, how many minutes will it take to empty the tank completely?

    Answer: 24 minutes

    480 ÷ 20 = 24 minutes to empty the tank.

  6. A class of 30 students took a test. If 18 students passed, what percentage of the class failed?

    Answer: 40%

    12 students failed; 12 ÷ 30 = 0.40 = 40%.

  7. A coat originally priced at $120 is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

    Answer: $90

    25% of $120 = $30 discount; $120 − $30 = $90.