Worksheet

Maths Problem Solving Starter

Practice practical maths problem solving with word problems, estimation, percentages, fractions, and number patterns.

Subject
Math
Grade
Middle School
Difficulty
Mixed
Questions
10

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  1. 1. A bus has 36 seats. If 27 seats are filled, how many seats are empty?

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  2. 2. Which operation finds the total cost of 4 notebooks at 3 dollars each?

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  3. 3. What is 15 percent of 200?

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  4. 4. A recipe uses 2 cups of flour for 8 muffins. How many cups are needed for 16 muffins?

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  5. 5. Which number makes 7 x ? = 56 true?

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  6. 6. Which is the best estimate for 49 x 21?

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  7. 7. A square has a perimeter of 24 cm. How long is one side?

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  8. 8. Which fraction is closest to 1?

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  9. 9. A pattern adds 5 each time: 12, 17, 22. What comes next?

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  10. 10. Three friends share 18 stickers equally. How many stickers does each friend get?

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