Multi-Step Word Problems

Front

What is a multi-step word problem?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the total number of activities over a period of time?

Back

To find the total number of activities over a period of time, multiply the number of activities per week by the number of weeks.

Front

If Chris plays basketball 4 times a week and soccer 3 times a week, how many times does he play both sports in 8 weeks?

Back

Chris plays basketball and soccer a total of 56 times in 8 weeks.

Front

What is the process to calculate how many items are left after giving some away?

Back

To find out how many items are left after giving some away, subtract the number of items given away from the total number of items.

Front

If Amy had 27 necklaces and gave away 17, how many does she have left?

Back

Amy has 10 necklaces left after giving away 17.

Front

How do you calculate the total number of items when you have multiple packs?

Back

To calculate the total number of items in multiple packs, multiply the number of packs by the number of items in each pack.

Front

If Marcus buys 9 packs of baseball cards with 8 cards in each pack, how many cards does he have?

Back

Marcus has 72 baseball cards in total.

Front

What is the formula to find out how many pages are needed for a certain number of items?

Back

To find out how many pages are needed, divide the total number of items by the number of items that fit on each page.

Front

If there are 72 baseball cards and 12 cards fit on each page, how many pages does Marcus need?

Back

Marcus needs 6 pages for his baseball cards.

Front

How do you calculate the total sales price for items sold in bags?

Back

To calculate the total sales price, first find out how many bags there are, then multiply the number of bags by the price per bag.