1. Word Problems for Review
Cluster 5
Word Problems for Review

2. The length of a rectangle is 3cm more than twice the width
The length of a rectangle is 3cm more than twice the width. If the perimeter is 84 cm, find the dimensions.

3. L= 29
W= 13

4. The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 32 ft
The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 32 ft. The length is 4 more than twice the width. Write the system and find the dimensions of the garden.

5. L= 12
W= 4

6. One type of gasohol is 10% alcohol and another type is 35% alcohol
One type of gasohol is 10% alcohol and another type is 35% alcohol. How much of each type must be mixed to obtain 400 gallons of a 25% alcohol mixture?

7. x= 160 gal
y= 240 gal

8. A 30% nickel alloy is to be melted with an 80% nickel alloy
A 30% nickel alloy is to be melted with an 80% nickel alloy. How many grams of each must be used to obtain 50 grams of a 50% nickel alloy?

9. x= 30 grams
y= 20 grams

10. The kindergarten class is selling handmade cards for Valentine’s Day
The kindergarten class is selling handmade cards for Valentine’s Day. They have spent $25 on advertising and $0.75 for each card’s decorations. If they are planning on selling the cards for $1.25 each, how many cards will they need to sell to breakeven?

11. They need to sell 50 cards to breakeven.

12. Suzie works at best buy and makes $250 per week plus 10% commission on total sales. Doug works at the Apple Store and makes $300 per week plus 8% commission on total sales. How much would they each need to sell in order to take home the same pay?

13. They would each need to sell $2500 in total sales for their company.