Speed Distance Time (Year 6)
Practise speed distance time within Word Problems for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
A school trip needs 240 pupils to travel in coaches. Each coach holds 50. How many coaches NEEDED?
- 5
- 4
- 4.8
- 12,000
Answer: 5. 240 ÷ 50 = 4.8; need 5 (round up).
ProCompare and infer.
A bag has 2/5 red, 1/5 blue, rest green. Total 30 balls. How many GREEN?
- 12
- 6
- 18
- 10
Answer: 12. Green = 2/5. 2/5 × 30 = 12.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Ella buys 4 books at £6.50 each and a magazine at £3.95. She pays with £40. Change?
- £10.05
- £29.95
- £36.05
- £8.05
Answer: £10.05. Cost £29.95. Change £10.05.
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