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Date: _____
6L – More Word Problems (Mixed Review)
Solve the word problems:
1. When water freezes, it is 0
̊
C (or 32
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F). When water reaches its boiling point, it is 100
̊
C (or 212
̊
F).
What is the temperature in Fahrenheit if the water is 72
̊
C?
2. Machinery is purchased for $450, but five years later is worth $0. What would be the worth of the
machinery after two years? (Assume linear depreciation.)
3. A room is twice as long as the width. If the area of the room is 72 square feet, what is the perimeter?
4. A lawn is 1000 feet around. If the length is three times the width, how much square feet is the lawn?
5
. A recipe wants 4 cups of flour and 1 cup of oats. How much flour is needed for ⅔ cups of oats?
6. A recipe wants 3 cups of flour and ½ cup of butter. How much butter would you use for 8 cups of
flour?
7. Keith is 16 years older than Shirleen and three times as old as Rachel. If the sum of their ages is 96,
how old are they?