Worksheet

Simple Consumer Math Problems Worksheet

5 problems

Consumer math is a branch of mathematics that deals with using basic math skills in real-life scenarios like calculating taxes, shopping, and the rest of it. Profit and Loss, Calculating Compound, and Simple Interest, all come under this branch of mathematics. Consumer math problems can help your students to deal with financial affairs effectively.

 

There are some steps to keep in mind while solving a problem on consumer math.

Grade 7
Percents
7.RP.A.3

Teaching Simple Consumer Math Problems Easily 

 

  • Firstly, write down the data or information given. 


 

  • Secondly, convert those data into the same measurement. 


 

  • Lastly, use the correct arithmetic operation to get an appropriate result. 


 

Here is an example to solve a question on a simple consumer math problem. Let’s look at the example mentioned below to understand more about consumer math problems.


 

Q. Find the cost for 2.5 yards of fabric at 8.50 per yard. 


 

Step 1: Jote down the data. 

So, 

Cost of Fabric Per Yard = 8.50 

Yards of Fabric to find at 8.50 = 2.5 


 

Step 2: If required, convert the data into the same measurement. 


 

Step 3: Use the correct arithmetic operation. 


 

Here, 


 

Cost = 8.50 * 2.5 

8.50 * 2....

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