Work Word Problems Worksheet

Word problems can be a challenging area for students to excel in. Whether you're a teacher searching for additional resources or a parent hoping to provide extra practice for your child, a work word problems worksheet is the perfect tool to reinforce problem-solving skills. This worksheet is designed to help students understand and apply the concept of work in real-life scenarios, making it an ideal resource for middle and high school students who are studying algebra and need practice solving word problems involving work.

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What is the total amount of money earned when working 8 hours at a rate of $12 per hour?

The total amount of money earned when working 8 hours at a rate of $12 per hour is $96.

If a project takes 15 days to complete and 3 workers are assigned to it, how many days would it take for just one worker to complete the project?

If three workers can complete the project in 15 days, then one worker would take 45 days to complete it. This is calculated by multiplying the original number of days by the number of workers. So, 15 days x 3 workers = 45 days for one worker to complete the project.

If a machine can produce 30 units in one hour, how many units can it produce in 6 hours?

If a machine can produce 30 units in one hour, it can produce 30 * 6 = 180 units in 6 hours.

If a team of 8 people can complete a task in 10 days, how many days would it take for a team of 4 people to complete the same task?

If a team of 8 people can complete a task in 10 days, it means that the team works at a rate of 1/80 of the task per day. Therefore, a team of 4 people would work at half the rate, completing 1/160 of the task per day. So, it would take a team of 4 people 20 days to complete the same task.

If a factory can produce 500 widgets in 4 hours, how long would it take to produce 1000 widgets?

If a factory can produce 500 widgets in 4 hours, then it can produce 125 widgets in 1 hour (500 widgets ÷ 4 hours = 125 widgets per hour). Therefore, to produce 1000 widgets, it would take 8 hours (1000 widgets ÷ 125 widgets per hour = 8 hours).

If a contractor can complete 3/4 of a construction project in 6 weeks, how long would it take to complete the entire project?

If a contractor can complete 3/4 of a construction project in 6 weeks, then it would take the contractor 8 weeks to complete the entire project. Since 3/4 of the project is done in 6 weeks, the remaining 1/4 would take another 2 weeks to complete, totaling 8 weeks for the entire project.

If it takes 2 hours to drive a distance of 120 miles, what is the average speed in miles per hour?

The average speed in miles per hour is 60 mph, calculated by dividing the total distance by the time taken to travel that distance, so, 120 miles divided by 2 hours equals 60 mph.

If a worker earns $15 per hour and works 40 hours in a week, what is their weekly salary?

The worker's weekly salary would be $600, calculated by multiplying their hourly wage of $15 by the 40 hours worked in a week.

If a machine can pack 500 boxes in 4 hours, how many boxes can it pack in 8 hours?

If a machine can pack 500 boxes in 4 hours, it can pack 1000 boxes in 8 hours.

If a delivery truck travels at an average speed of 50 miles per hour, how long does it take to travel a distance of 200 miles?

It would take the delivery truck 4 hours to travel a distance of 200 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour.