Solving One-Step Inequalities in Real-Life Scenarios

1. Laura has at least 50 apples. If she gives away 8 apples, how many apples does she have left? Write and solve the inequality.

• 30 apples

• 40 apples

• 42 or more apples

• 45 apples

2. A school is planning a field trip and needs at least $200 to cover costs. If they have already raised $120, how much more do they need to raise? Write and solve the inequality.

• 100

• 80

• 30

• 50

3. Laura wants to buy a new phone that costs $300. If she has saved $150, what is the minimum amount she needs to save more? Write and solve the inequality.

• 150

• 250

• 100

• 200

4. A gym requires at least 15 members to stay open. If they currently have 10 members, how many more members do they need? Write and solve the inequality.

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 12

5. Laura is planning a party and wants to invite no more than 20 friends. If she has already invited 12, how many more can she invite? Write and solve the inequality.

• 5

• 10

• 8

• 15

6. A store is having a sale and wants to sell at least 100 items. If they have sold 45 items so far, how many more do they need to sell? Write and solve the inequality.

• 70

• 55

• 50

• 60

7. Laura needs to read at least 5 books this month. If she has read 2 books so far, how many more does she need to read? Write and solve the inequality.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

8. A concert venue can hold a maximum of 500 people. If 350 tickets have been sold, how many more tickets can be sold? Write and solve the inequality.

• 150

• 400

• 200

• 100

9. Laura is saving for a bike that costs $400. If she has saved $250, what is the minimum amount she still needs to save? Write and solve the inequality.

• 150

• 250

• 200

• 100

10. A charity event needs at least $1,000 to be successful. If they have raised $600, how much more do they need to raise? Write and solve the inequality.

• $400

• $300

• $500

• $200