SOLVING LINEAR EQUATIONS WORD PROBLEMS WORKSHEET

(1)  The sum of a two digit number and the number formed by interchanging the digits is 110. If 10 is subtracted from the first number, the new number is 4 more than 5 times the sums of the digits of the first number. Find the first number     Solution

(2)  The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the fraction.      Solution

(3)  ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral such that ∠A = (4y + 20)° , ∠B = (3y –5)°, ∠C =(4x) ° and ∠D = (7x + 5)° . Find the four angles.           Solution

(4)  On selling a T.V. at 5% gain and a fridge at 10% gain, a shopkeeper gains ₹2000. But if he sells the T.V. at 10% gain and the fridge at 5% loss, he gains Rs.1500 on the transaction. Find the actual price of the T.V. and the fridge.     Solution

(5)  Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Find the numbers.     Solution

(6)  4 Indians and 4 Chinese can do a piece of work in 3 days. While 2 Indians and 5 Chinese can finish it in 4 days. How long would it take for 1 Indian to do it? How long would it take for 1 Chinese to do it?   Solution

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