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Grade 6 Math — How much for one?

Find what one thing costs or weighs, then use it to work out any number of them.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Match each deal to what one item costs.

    • 2 for $18
    • 3 for $18
    • 4 for $20
    • 5 for $60
    • 6 for $90
    • 6
    • 12
    • 5
    • 15
    • 9

  2. 2.Which of these is better value?

    • a) There is no way to tell
    • b) They cost the same each
    • c) 5 pencils for $30
    • d) 8 pencils for $40

  3. 3.A recipe uses 12 spoons of sugar for 4 cakes. How many spoons are needed for 7 cakes?

  4. 4.6 identical books weigh 18 lb altogether. What does 1 book weigh, in pounds? Give just the number.

  5. 5.9 apples cost $72. What does one apple cost?

    • a) 6
    • b) 7
    • c) 9
    • d) 8

  6. 6.5 tickets cost $200. What do 3 tickets cost? Give just the number.

  7. 7.A machine makes 120 bottles in 4 hours. How many does it make in 9 hours?

  8. 8.4 pens cost $60. What do 7 pens cost? Give just the number.

Answer key — Grade 6 Math — How much for one?

  1. 1. 2 for $18 → 9; 3 for $18 → 6; 4 for $20 → 5; 5 for $60 → 12; 6 for $90 → 15
  2. 2. d) 8 pencils for $40
  3. 3. 21
  4. 4. 3
  5. 5. d) 8
  6. 6. 120
  7. 7. 270
  8. 8. 105