Basic Word Problems (Using Formula) Problems

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Basic word problems (using formula)

Mr. Cooley's class is participating in a walk-a-thon to raise money for their local animal shelter. During the walk, `10` students walked less than a mile, and `15` students walked at least one mile. What percent of the students walked at least one mile?

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Basic word problems (using formula)

Monique signed up to take surfing lessons. In the class, there are `6` people who have never surfed before and `14` with some surfing experience. What percent of the class is people who have never surfed before?

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During the Romero family's vacation, there were `12` sunny days and `4` cloudy days. What percent of the days on the vacation were sunny?

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Basic word problems (using formula)

Jules has watched `15` episodes of a new anime series. There are `10` episodes left to watch. What percent of the series has Jules watched?

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In a box of assorted chocolates, `16` are dark chocolate and `24` are milk chocolate. What percent of the box of chocolates are milk chocolate?

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At baseball tryouts, there are `6` players who want to be pitchers and `18` players who don't want to be pitchers. What percent of the players at the tryouts want to be pitchers?

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Basic word problems (using formula)

A teacher conducts a survey of her students about the month of their birthday. She finds that `32` students have birthdays over the summer, and `48` students have birthdays during the school year. What percent of students have birthdays over the summer?

Basic word problems practice problems help students to understand how mathematical concepts can be applied to real-world situations, which can make the concepts more meaningful and relevant to them. Solving basic word problems requires students to analyze the information provided in the problem and identify the appropriate steps to solve it.

This can help your students to develop their problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Solving basic word problems is important because it helps students to understand how mathematical concepts can be applied to real-world situations, improve problem-solving skills, develop mental math skills, prepare for ...

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Grade 6

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6.RP.A.3.C