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Fractions lesson 23: Fraction word problems · Set 527 · 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 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  2. 2.A team scores 114 runs. 5/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  3. 3.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 3/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  4. 4.A team scores 114 runs. 5/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  5. 5.A team scores 55 runs. 4/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  6. 6.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 9 1/2 overs. How many balls is that?
  7. 7.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 4 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  8. 8.A team scores 60 runs. 2/3 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  9. 9.In 1 over (6 balls), 4 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  10. 10.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 12 children?
  11. 11.In 2 overs (12 balls), 1 ball is a single. What fraction of the balls is a single? =
  12. 12.A team scores 60 runs. 1/4 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  13. 13.Vihaan has ₹72, spends 1/4 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  14. 14.Each child at a party eats 1/6 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 24 children?
  15. 15.In 1 over (6 balls), 5 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  16. 16.Each child at a party eats 1/4 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 12 children?
  17. 17.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 4 1/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  18. 18.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 5/6 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  19. 19.In 1 over (6 balls), 5 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  20. 20.Each child at a party eats 1/3 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 9 children?
  21. 21.In 2 overs (12 balls), 5 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  22. 22.In 2 overs (12 balls), 11 balls are singles. What fraction of the balls are singles? =
  23. 23.Arjun has ₹72, spends 1/4 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  24. 24.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 1 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  25. 25.In 2 overs (12 balls), 9 balls are dot balls. What fraction of the balls are dot balls? =
  26. 26.A team scores 72 runs. 5/6 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  27. 27.Meera has ₹25, spends 2/5 of it on books and 2/5 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  28. 28.Mother makes 4 rotis. The family eats 1/2 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  29. 29.Mother makes 15 rotis. The family eats 1/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  30. 30.Arjun has ₹108, spends 1/4 of it on books and 1/3 of it on a cricket ball. How many rupees are left?
  31. 31.Mother makes 10 rotis. The family eats 4/5 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  32. 32.A team scores 65 runs. 1/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs do not come from fours?
  33. 33.In 2 overs (12 balls), 11 balls are sixes. What fraction of the balls are sixes? =
  34. 34.An over has 6 balls. A bowler bowls 8 2/3 overs. How many balls is that?
  35. 35.Mother makes 12 rotis. The family eats 2/3 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  36. 36.In 2 overs (12 balls), 3 balls are fours. What fraction of the balls are fours? =
  37. 37.Mother makes 6 rotis. The family eats 1/2 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?
  38. 38.A team scores 40 runs. 3/5 of the runs come from fours. How many runs come from fours?
  39. 39.Each child at a party eats 3/8 of a pizza. How many pizzas are needed for 8 children?
  40. 40.Mother makes 8 rotis. The family eats 1/4 of them at lunch. How many rotis are left?

Answer key

  1. 1/4
  2. 95
  3. 4
  4. 19
  5. 44
  6. 57
  7. 28
  8. 40
  9. 2/3
  10. 2
  11. 1/12
  12. 15
  13. 30
  14. 4
  15. 5/6
  16. 3
  17. 26
  18. 2
  19. 5/6
  20. 3
  21. 5/12
  22. 11/12
  23. 30
  24. 10
  25. 3/4
  26. 12
  27. 5
  28. 2
  29. 12
  30. 45
  31. 2
  32. 52
  33. 11/12
  34. 52
  35. 4
  36. 1/4
  37. 3
  38. 24
  39. 3
  40. 6

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