4th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems with Multiplication

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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 operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve a multi-step word problem?

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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.

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What does it mean to multiply a number by four?

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Multiplying a number by four means to add that number to itself four times. For example, 3 x 4 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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If Marty has 1,049 quarters, how many quarters does Marcia have if she has four times as many?

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Marcia has 4,196 quarters (1,049 x 4 = 4,196).

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How do you find the total number of items in equal groups?

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To find the total number of items in equal groups, multiply the number of items in one group by the number of groups.

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What is the total number of dominoes Sonia used if she stacked 947 dominoes in three lines?

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Sonia used 2,841 dominoes (947 x 3 = 2,841).

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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 of each item and then add the earnings from different items.

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If Calvin sold six large paintings for $156 each and three small paintings for $95 each, how much did he make in total?

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Calvin made $1,221 (6 x 156 + 3 x 95 = 936 + 285 = 1,221).

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What is the total number of pieces of candy Mrs. Needham bought if she has 12 bags with 56 pieces each and 6 bags with 112 pieces each?

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Mrs. Needham bought 1,344 pieces of candy (12 x 56 + 6 x 112 = 672 + 672 = 1,344).

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How do you determine how much money is left after making a purchase?

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To determine how much money is left, subtract the total cost of the items purchased from the total amount of money available.