Two Step Multiplication Word Problems

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What is a two-step multiplication word problem?

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A two-step multiplication word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the answer, often involving multiplication and addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a two-step multiplication word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Yudith has 19 red shirts and 37 black shirts, how many shirts does she have in total?

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56 shirts (19 + 37 = 56).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6

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If Yudith puts 56 shirts into 8 equal groups, how many shirts will be in each group?

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7 shirts (56 ÷ 8 = 7).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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Lila has 22 apples, 19 bananas, and 7 oranges. How many pieces of fruit does she have in total?

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48 pieces of fruit (22 + 19 + 7 = 48).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6

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If Lila puts 48 pieces of fruit into 3 baskets, how many pieces of fruit will be in each basket?

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16 pieces of fruit (48 ÷ 3 = 16).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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Jacob makes 45 glass ornaments and 55 wooden ornaments. How many ornaments does he make in total?

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100 ornaments (45 + 55 = 100).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.6

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If Jacob gives 100 ornaments to 9 family members, how many ornaments does each person get?

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11 ornaments (100 ÷ 9 = 11 with a remainder).

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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Mario picked 5 mushrooms each day for 5 days. How many mushrooms did he pick?

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25 mushrooms (5 × 5 = 25).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Luigi picked 2 mushrooms each day for 5 days, how many mushrooms did he pick?

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10 mushrooms (2 × 5 = 10).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3