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This worksheet covers Inequalities Word Problems, which is part of the Equations and Inequalities module in the Middle School Math course. Practice problems are designed to strengthen key concepts and build confidence.
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Set 5 — Mastery
Jenna has at least 30 apples. If she gives away x apples, which inequality represents the number of apples she has left?
30 - x \geq 0
30 + x \geq 0
30 - x \leq 0
30 + x \leq 0
A box can hold up to 50 pounds. If the weight of the box is w pounds, what inequality represents the maximum weight the box can hold?
w \leq 50
w \geq 50
w < 50
w > 50
A store sells notebooks for at least 2 dollars each. If n is the number of notebooks bought, which inequality represents the minimum amount spent?
2n \geq 0
2n \leq 0
2n \geq 10
2n \leq 10
Maria needs to score more than 75 points to pass her exam. If x is her current score, which inequality represents her situation?
x > 75
x \geq 75
x < 75
x \leq 75
A class trip costs no more than 200 dollars. If c is the total cost, which inequality represents this situation?
c \leq 200
c \geq 200
c < 200
c > 200
Tom is at least 5 years older than his sister. If s represents the age of his sister, which inequality describes Tom's age?
t \geq s + 5
t \leq s + 5
t < s + 5
t > s + 5
A concert hall has a seating capacity of no more than 500 people. If p is the number of people attending, which inequality represents this situation?
p \leq 500
p \geq 500
p < 500
p > 500
In a race, Alex needs to run at least 10 miles more than his friend. If d is the distance his friend runs, which inequality represents Alex's distance?
a \geq d + 10
a \leq d + 10
a < d + 10
a > d + 10
A gardener wants to plant at least 20 flowers. If f is the number of flowers he has already planted, what inequality represents his goal?
f \geq 20
f \leq 20
f < 20
f > 20
A recipe requires no more than 3 cups of sugar. If s is the amount of sugar used, which inequality represents this restriction?
s \leq 3
s \geq 3
s < 3
s > 3
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