Let's solve each of these
average word problems step by step. The key idea in all of them is:
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Average = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Parts
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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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Time = 5 minutes
$$
\text{Average distance per minute} = \frac{700}{5} = 140 \text{ meters per minute}
$$
✔ Answer: 140 meters per minute
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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
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\text{Average weight} = \frac{800}{4} = 200 \text{ pounds}
$$
✔ Answer: 200 pounds
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3. From Monday to Friday, Hendry did 650 Math problems altogether. What was the average number of Math problems he did per day?
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Total problems = 650
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Number of days = 5 (Monday to Friday)
$$
\text{Average per day} = \frac{650}{5} = 130 \text{ problems per day}
$$
✔ Answer: 130 problems per day
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4. Nadae scored 12 touchdowns in her first 6 football games. On average, how many touchdowns did she score every game?
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Total touchdowns = 12
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Number of games = 6
$$
\text{Average per game} = \frac{12}{6} = 2 \text{ touchdowns per game}
$$
✔ Answer: 2 touchdowns per game
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5. From September to November, Nasir got his hair cut 9 times. What was his average number of haircuts per month?
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Total haircuts = 9
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Number of months = 3 (September, October, November)
$$
\text{Average per month} = \frac{9}{3} = 3 \text{ haircuts per month}
$$
✔ Answer: 3 haircuts per month
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
140 meters per minute
2.
200 pounds
3.
130 problems per day
4.
2 touchdowns per game
5.
3 haircuts per month
All problems use the same basic formula:
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Average = Total ÷ Number of parts
This is a great way to find typical values over time or across items!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of unit rates word problems worksheet.
