Multi-Step Word Problems

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What is a multi-step word problem?

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

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How do you calculate total earnings from selling items?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of items sold by the price per item, then sum the earnings from all items.

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If a large painting costs $56 and a small painting costs $25, how do you find the total sales from selling multiple paintings?

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Multiply the number of large paintings sold by $56 and the number of small paintings sold by $25, then add the two results together.

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What is the formula to find the total cost of buying lunch every day for a year?

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Total cost = Daily cost x Number of days.

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How do you determine savings when comparing two payment options?

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Savings = Cost of the more expensive option - Cost of the cheaper option.

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What is the point value of a game where each basket made earns 2 points?

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Each basket made earns 2 points.

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How do you calculate the number of prizes you can buy with points earned?

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Number of prizes = Total points earned ÷ Points needed per prize.

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What is the total cost for multiple adults and children attending a movie?

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Total cost = (Number of adults x Adult ticket price) + (Number of children x Child ticket price).

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If Jack earned $72 in June and 3 times that in July, how do you find his total earnings for those two months?

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Total earnings = Earnings in June + Earnings in July (Earnings in July = 3 x $72).

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How do you find out how much more money Jack needs to reach his goal?

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Amount needed = Goal amount - Total earnings.