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5 problems for High school · Operations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

A digital image is 2,400 pixels wide and 1,800 pixels high. Its width and height are each reduced by 20%, and then both new dimensions are reduced by a further 20%. How many pixels does the final image contain?

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Operations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for High school · Equations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

A robot travels along two straight sections, making a right-angle turn between them. It covers 17 metres in total and finishes 13 metres from its starting point in a straight line. How long is the shorter section?

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Equations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for High school · Operations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

A well-stirred mixture contains 8 litres of diluted paint, 25% of which is concentrate by volume. Two litres are removed and replaced with 2 litres of water. Assuming the volumes add directly, what percentage of the fin…

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Operations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for High school · Operations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

A gardener needs exactly 36 kg of compost. Supplier A sells it for £1.80 per kilogram with free delivery. Supplier B sells 12 kg bags for £18 each and charges £6 delivery per order. How much less does the required compo…

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Operations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for High school · Equations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

Studio A charges a £48 booking fee plus £12 per hour. Studio B charges £20 plus £16 per hour. For what booking duration would the two studios charge the same total amount?

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Equations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for High school · Operations

Collections of contextualised math word problems on ready-to-print worksheets.

A printing order is quoted at £480. A 20% discount is applied first, followed by a further 10% discount on the reduced price. Delivery costs £18 and is added afterwards. What is the total amount payable?

Level
High school
Problems
5
Method
Operations
Language
English
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