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Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 255 · 40 questions
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The method (Find the fraction sum): Underline the whole and the fraction in the story. “Of” means multiply; “left” means subtract from the whole; “each gets” means multiply or divide. An over has 6 balls: 1/2 over = 3 balls, 1/3 over = 2 balls.

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  1. 1.In 1 over (6 balls), 2 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  2. 2.In 1 over (6 balls), 1 ball is a four. What fraction of the balls is a four? =
  3. 3.A team scores 75 runs. 4/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  4. 4.In 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  5. 5.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 5 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  6. 6.Mother makes 15 rotis. The family eats 3/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  7. 7.In 1 over (6 balls), 1 ball is a single. What fraction of the balls is a single? =
  8. 8.A team scores 20 runs. 3/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  9. 9.Mother makes 15 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  10. 10.A team scores 52 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  11. 11.Each child at a party eats 1/2 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 6 children?
  12. 12.Tara has ₹20, spends 2/5 of it on books and 2/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  13. 13.Each child at a party eats 1/2 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 2 children?
  14. 14.A team scores 40 runs. 3/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  15. 15.Each child at a party eats 1/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 4 children?
  16. 16.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  17. 17.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 7 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  18. 18.A team scores 68 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  19. 19.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  20. 20.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 4 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  21. 21.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  22. 22.Sara has ₹35, spends 3/5 of it on books and 1/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  23. 23.Mother makes 20 rotis. The family eats 2/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  24. 24.In 2 overs (12 balls), 2 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  25. 25.Each child at a party eats 3/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 32 children?
  26. 26.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  27. 27.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  28. 28.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 2 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  29. 29.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 6 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  30. 30.Diya has ₹120, spends 1/5 of it on books and 1/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  31. 31.Rohan has ₹80, spends 1/4 of it on books and 2/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  32. 32.Riya has ₹140, spends 3/4 of it on books and 1/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  33. 33.Arjun has ₹28, spends 1/2 of it on books and 1/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  34. 34.Rohan has ₹40, spends 2/5 of it on books and 1/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  35. 35.Kabir has ₹36, spends 1/6 of it on books and 3/4 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  36. 36.A team scores 48 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  37. 37.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 3 children?
  38. 38.Mother makes 16 rotis. The family eats 1/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  39. 39.Mother makes 9 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  40. 40.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 6 children?

Answer key

  1. 1/3
  2. 1/6
  3. 60
  4. 1/4
  5. 33
  6. 6
  7. 1/6
  8. 15
  9. 12
  10. 13
  11. 3
  12. 4
  13. 1
  14. 16
  15. 1
  16. 8
  17. 46
  18. 51
  19. 38
  20. 26
  21. 2/3
  22. 7
  23. 12
  24. 1/6
  25. 12
  26. 56
  27. 39
  28. 16
  29. 40
  30. 66
  31. 28
  32. 7
  33. 7
  34. 16
  35. 3
  36. 32
  37. 1
  38. 12
  39. 3
  40. 2

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