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 mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you determine the total weight of apples picked by a group?

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To find the total weight, multiply the number of baskets by the weight of each basket. For example, if there are 6 baskets weighing 35 lbs each, the total weight is 6 x 35 = 210 lbs.

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How do you calculate how many pies can be made from a given weight of apples?

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Divide the total weight of apples by the weight needed for each pie. For example, if you have 210 lbs of apples and each pie requires 15 lbs, then 210 ÷ 15 = 14 pies.

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What is the formula to find out how many buses are needed for a group?

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To find the number of buses needed, divide the total number of people by the capacity of one bus and round up to the nearest whole number. For example, 186 people ÷ 65 people/bus = 2.86, which rounds up to 3 buses.

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangular garden?

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Multiply the length by the width. For example, a garden that is 24 ft long and 12 ft wide has an area of 24 x 12 = 288 sq. ft.

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How do you determine how many packets of seeds are needed for a garden?

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Divide the total area of the garden by the area that one packet of seeds covers. For example, if the garden is 288 sq. ft and one packet covers 32 sq. ft, then 288 ÷ 32 = 9 packets.

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What is the total cost of tickets for a group?

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Multiply the number of tickets by the cost of each ticket. For example, if there are 12 tickets at $104 each, the total cost is 12 x 104 = $1,248.

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How do you calculate the total hotel cost for a stay?

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

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How do you find the total cost of a vacation?

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

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How do you calculate total spending for a group of students?

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Multiply the number of students by the cost per student for each item, then add the totals together. For example, 102 students spent $13 each and 34 students spent $15 each: (102 x 13) + (34 x 15) = $1,851.