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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 · 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 Secondary · Equations

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

A youth theatre charges the same price for every ticket, and five tickets cost £30. What is the total cost if eight tickets are bought at that price?

Level
Secondary
Problems
5
Method
Equations
Language
English
Word problems English

5 problems for Secondary · Equations

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

After a 15% increase, the community garden's monthly water allowance is 46 cubic metres. What was the garden's monthly water allowance before this increase was applied?

Level
Secondary
Problems
5
Method
Equations
Language
English
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