Speed Distance Time (Year 5)
Practise speed distance time within Word Problems for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 5 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Tom has £25. He buys a book for £8.50 and a pen for £1.50. How much LEFT?
- £15
- £10
- £35
- £8.50
Answer: £15. 25 − 10 = 15.
ProCompare and infer.
Tom and Sara share £36 in ratio 2:7. Tom's share?
- £8
- £28
- £18
- £4
Answer: £8. 9 parts; £4 each; Tom £8.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A water tank holds 60 litres. It's 3/4 full. Then 15 litres are added. How full now (in fraction)?
- 1 (full)
- 3/4
- 5/6
- 9/10
Answer: 1 (full). Started 45, plus 15 = 60 (full).
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