Multi-Step Word Problems with Decimals

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

Multiply the number of schools by the number of students each school sends. For example, if 45 schools send 32 students each, the total is 45 x 32 = 1,440 students.

Divide the total number of students by the number of students per team. For example, if there are 1,440 students and each team has 12 students, the number of teams is 1,440 ÷ 12 = 120 teams.

Multiply the number of family members by the cost of one ticket. For example, for 12 members at $104 each, the total cost is 12 x $104 = $1,248.

Multiply the number of nights by the cost per night. For example, for 4 nights at $134 each, the total hotel cost is 4 x $134 = $536.

Add the total cost of tickets to the total hotel cost. For example, if tickets cost $1,248 and hotel costs $536, the total vacation cost is $1,248 + $536 = $1,784.

Multiply the price of each item by the quantity purchased and then add the totals. For example, 3 necklaces at $7.20 each and 4 chairs at $13.75 each: (3 x $7.20) + (4 x $13.75) = $21.60 + $55 = $76.60.

Multiply the number of hours worked by the hourly wage. For example, if someone works 7 hours at $9.23 per hour, their earnings are 7 x $9.23 = $64.61.

Subtract the number of absent students from the total number of students. For example, if there are 100 students and 18 are absent (10 girls and 8 boys), then 100 - 18 = 82 students are present.

Subtract the number of girls from the total number of students. For example, if there are 100 students and 45 are girls, then there are 100 - 45 = 55 boys.