multi-step problems (A)

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What is a multi-step problem?

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A multi-step problem is a type of math problem that requires more than one step to find the solution. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you calculate the total number of items purchased by multiple people?

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To find the total number of items purchased by multiple people, multiply the number of items each person buys by the total number of people.

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If each student buys 24 crayons and there are 20 students, how many crayons are there in total?

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24 crayons/student × 20 students = 480 crayons.

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What is the formula to find the total cost of items?

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Total Cost = Price of each item × Number of items.

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How do you find the total amount of money earned from multiple jobs?

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To find the total amount earned, multiply the amount earned per job by the number of jobs completed.

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If Sally mows 5 lawns and Byron mows three times as many, how many lawns does Byron mow?

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Byron mows 5 lawns × 3 = 15 lawns.

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How do you calculate change from a purchase?

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Change = Amount paid - Total cost of items.

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If Martin buys a sandwich for $4, an apple for $1, and a drink for $2, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $4 + $1 + $2 = $7.

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What is the difference between buying an item with cash and on credit?

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Buying on credit may involve additional costs, such as interest or fees, making the total cost higher than paying with cash.

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If a laptop costs $450 and is bought on credit with 10 payments of $50, what is the total cost?

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Total cost on credit = 10 payments × $50 = $500.