Of course! Let's solve each of these average word problems step by step. The key concept for all of them is the
average formula:
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Average = Total Sum ÷ Number of Items
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Problem 1:
> Shaquana jogged 700 meters in five minutes. What was the average distance she jogged per minute?
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Total distance = 700 meters
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Number of minutes = 5
Average per minute = 700 ÷ 5 = 140 meters per minute
✔ Answer: 140 meters per minute
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Problem 2:
> The total weight of 4 tires is 800 pounds. What is their average weight?
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Total weight = 800 pounds
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Number of tires = 4
Average weight = 800 ÷ 4 = 200 pounds
✔ Answer: 200 pounds
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Problem 3:
> From Monday to Friday, Hendry did 650 Math problems altogether. What was the average number of Math problems he did per day?
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Total problems = 650
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Number of days (Monday to Friday) = 5
Average per day = 650 ÷ 5 = 130 problems per day
✔ Answer: 130 problems per day
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Problem 4:
> Nadae scored 12 touchdowns in her first 6 football games. On average, how many touchdowns did she score every game?
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Total touchdowns = 12
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Number of games = 6
Average per game = 12 ÷ 6 = 2 touchdowns per game
✔ Answer: 2 touchdowns per game
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Problem 5:
> From September to November, Nasir got his hair cut 9 times. What was his average number of haircuts per month?
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Total haircuts = 9
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Number of months (September, October, November) = 3
Average per month = 9 ÷ 3 = 3 haircuts per month
✔ Answer: 3 haircuts per month
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
140 meters per minute
2.
200 pounds
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130 problems per day
4.
2 touchdowns per game
5.
3 haircuts per month
These problems all follow the same simple logic: divide the total amount by the number of units (minutes, tires, days, games, months) to find the average.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of unit rate word problem worksheet.
