/real-world-math-practice v2

1️⃣ Splitting Bills (Basic to Medium)


Something costs €1,000.
a) Split between 5 people
b) Split between 4 people


A restaurant bill is €72.80 split between 3 people.


You and a friend buy a €450 hotel room where you pay 60% and they pay 40%.
How much does each pay?


A group of 7 friends share a €280 activity.
Two people pay double.
How much does everyone pay?



2️⃣ Percentage Increase / Decrease


Increase €200 by 50%.


Decrease €120 by 25%.


A €40 item goes up 20%, then down 20%.
Is it back to €40 or not?


Rent goes from €600 to €690.
What percent increase is that?


A jacket originally costs €80 but is now €52.
What percent discount is that?



3️⃣ Everyday Money Math


You earn €15/hour and work 32 hours this week.
How much do you earn?


Your phone plan costs €29/month.
How much is it per year?


You buy 3 items: €4.70, €9.80, and €2.50.
Estimate the total mentally and calculate exactly.


Something costs €99. VAT is 19%.
What is the final price?



4️⃣ Time Conversions (super useful)

450 minutes → hours
2.5 weeks → days
3 hours 45 minutes → minutes
9000 seconds → hours
You work 8h/day for 5 days.
How many hours in total?
How many minutes?


5️⃣ Mixed Real‑Life Situations


A laptop uses 0.003 kW of power.
How many watts is that?


You save €150/month.
How much after:
a) 6 months
b) 1.5 years


A recipe is for 4 people.
You want it for 10 people.
Multiply ingredients by what factor?


A gym membership increases from €35 to €49.
What is the percent increase?