Basic Math Word Problems

You encounter and solve basic math word problems on a daily basis without thinking about it. Knowing how to tackle and solve word problems is an important skill in school. 

🧮 Learn to Tackle some Important Pre-Algebra Word Problems

🧠General Problem Solving

🔢Whole Number Word Problems

🍕Fraction Word Problems

⚖️Ratio and Proportion Word Problems

  • Proportion Word Problems

    Learn to solve problems involving proportions, a crucial skill in many real-world applications.

  • Ratio Word Problems

    Practice using ratios to solve problems, enhancing your understanding of relative quantities.

💯Percentage Word Problems

🔄Conversions

As you try to understand the basic math word problems presented here, you will become more aware of these problems and sharpen your basic math skills at the same time.

In the end, you should feel comfortable solving most word problems that use basic math as a skill!

Try to follow this unit in the order given here so you can get the most benefit. However, it is not necessary to understand any of the lessons.

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