Grade 8 Bar Model Word Problems

Grade 8 Bar Model Word Problems

Read each word problem carefully. Draw a bar model to represent the information given in the problem, then solve the problem. Show all your work.

1. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If there are 12 more girls than boys, how many students are there in total?

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2. A shirt is on sale for 20% off its original price. If the sale price is $28, what was the original price of the shirt?

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3. Sarah spent 1/3 of her money on a book and 1/4 of the remaining money on a pen. If she had $15 left, how much money did she have initially?

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4. John has three times as many apples as Mary. If John gives Mary 6 apples, they will both have the same number of apples. How many apples did John have initially?

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