Grade 6 Mathematics · Strand 1: Numbers · Inequalities
Real Life Inequalities
A short Grade 6 Mathematics lesson for the CBE curriculum, part of Numbers: Inequalities. Learn it on any phone with notes and slides, then check yourself with a quick quiz and earn XP. This lesson is free.
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1. A lift notice says: 'The total mass must not exceed 600 kg.' If m is the total mass in kg, which inequality represents this rule?
- A. m < 600
- B. m \le 600
- C. m > 600
- D. m \ge 600
2. To join a youth athletics race in Eldoret, an athlete must be older than 11 years. If a is the age in years, which inequality is correct?
- A. a \ge 11
- B. a < 11
- C. a > 11
- D. a \le 11
3. A matatu must carry p passengers where p \le 14. Which of these values of p is the largest one that is allowed: 12, 14, 15 or 16? Give the value.
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4. A trader in Kisumu buys crates only if the price c is strictly below 1,500 shillings. Which price would he accept?
- A. KES 1,500
- B. KES 1,600
- C. KES 1,520
- D. KES 1,499
5. What is the word for a condition, rule or boundary limit that restricts the possible values of a quantity, such as a speed limit?
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- Decimals in Daily Life
- Mastery of Decimals
- Introduction to Inequality Symbols and Meaning
- Forming Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction
- Forming Inequalities with Multiplication and Division
- Simplifying Inequalities by Collecting Like Terms
- Solving Addition and Subtraction Inequalities
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