Word Problems Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Mathematics

Free practice quiz: Word Problems (CBSE Class 8 Mathematics). 13 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. A number is increased by 5 and the result is 12. What is the number?

   1. 7
   2. 8
   3. 6
   4. 5
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   Answer: A. 7

   Let the number be x. According to the problem, x + 5 = 12. Solving this gives x = 12 - 5 = 7.

2. A train travels a distance of 180 km at a uniform speed. If it takes 3 hours to cover the distance, what is the speed of the train?

   1. 55 km/h
   2. 60 km/h
   3. 65 km/h
   4. 70 km/h
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   Answer: B. 60 km/h

   Speed is calculated as distance divided by time. So, speed = 180 km / 3 hours = 60 km/h.

3. The sum of two consecutive integers is 47. What are the integers?

   1. 23 and 24
   2. 22 and 23
   3. 25 and 26
   4. 21 and 22
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   Answer: A. 23 and 24

   Let the first integer be n. The next consecutive integer is n + 1. Hence, n + (n + 1) = 47. This simplifies to 2n + 1 = 47, giving n = 23.

4. A car travels at a speed of 80 km/h and takes x hours to travel 320 kilometers. What is the value of x?

   1. 2
   2. 3
   3. 4
   4. 5
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   Answer: C. 4

   Using the formula speed = distance / time, we have 80 = 320 / x, which gives x = 320 / 80 = 4.

5. Twice a number decreased by 8 equals 10. What is the number?

   1. 9
   2. 8
   3. 10
   4. 11
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   Answer: A. 9

   Let the number be n. The equation is 2n - 8 = 10. Solving gives 2n = 18, so n = 9.

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