Multi Step Word Problems

A multi-step word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the information given. 3. Determine what is being asked. 4. Break the problem into smaller steps. 5. Solve each step in order.

104 baseball cards were shared (114 - 10 = 104).

Divide the total number of items by the number of friends.

The total cost is $22 (2 drinks x $2 + 3 sandwiches x $6 = $22).

Multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then add the costs together.

Divide the total number of pairs by the number of rows (32 ÷ 4 = 8 pairs per row).

Number of items per group = Total items ÷ Number of groups.

56 legs (6 cats x 4 + 10 birds x 2 + 3 dogs x 4 + 18 fish x 0 = 56).

Cats and dogs have 4 legs, birds have 2 legs, and fish have 0 legs.