Writing & Interpreting Inequalities: Grade 6 Quiz

1. Sarah has at least 15 apples. Write an inequality to represent the number of apples she has.

• x >= 15

• x > 15

• x = 15

• x < 15

2. A box can hold no more than 20 pounds of items. Write an inequality to show the maximum weight of items in the box.

• x = 20

• x <= 20

• x >= 20

• x < 20

3. Tom needs to save more than $50 for a video game. Write an inequality to represent the amount he needs to save.

• x ≥ 50

• x = 50

• x > 50

• x < 50

4. A school has at least 200 students enrolled. Write an inequality to express the minimum number of students.

• x > 200

• x = 200

• x < 200

• x >= 200

5. Lisa can read at most 3 books a week. Write an inequality to show the maximum number of books she can read in 4 weeks.

• x <= 12

• x < 12

• x >= 15

• x = 10

6. A car can travel no more than 300 miles on a full tank. Write an inequality to represent the distance it can travel.

• d ≤ 300

• d = 300

• d < 300

• d ≥ 300

7. Mark wants to buy a skateboard that costs less than $100. Write an inequality to represent the price he can afford.

• p ≤ 100

• p = 100

• p > 100

• p < 100

8. A recipe requires at least 2 cups of flour. Write an inequality to express the minimum amount of flour needed.

• x < 2

• x <= 2

• x >= 2

• x = 2

9. The temperature must be above 32 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid freezing. Write an inequality to represent this condition.

• T < 32

• T = 32

• T >= 32

• T > 32

10. A concert hall can seat no more than 500 people. Write an inequality to show the maximum number of attendees.

• x < 500

• x >= 500

• x <= 500

• x = 500