Solving Multi-Step Real World Problems

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What is a multi-step real world problem?

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A multi-step real world problem is a question that requires more than one step to solve, often involving calculations and logical reasoning based on a real-life scenario.

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How do you calculate total earnings from hourly work?

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To calculate total earnings, multiply the number of hours worked by the hourly rate. For example, if you work 10 hours at $15 per hour, you earn 10 x 15 = $150.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items sold?

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Total items sold = Number of items made - Number of items unsold. For example, if 30 items were made and 5 were unsold, then 30 - 5 = 25 items sold.

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How do you find the total number of cookies baked by two people?

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Add the number of cookies baked by each person. For example, if one person bakes 77 cookies and another bakes 154 cookies, the total is 77 + 154 = 231 cookies.

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What is the importance of understanding unit costs in a sales problem?

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Understanding unit costs helps determine how many items need to be sold to reach a financial goal. For example, if each item costs $2, knowing this helps calculate total sales needed.

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How do you calculate the total number of cans collected?

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Add the number of cans from each contributor. For example, if one person brings 30 cans and another brings 66 cans, the total is 30 + 66 = 96 cans.

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What is the process to find out how many items are left after some are sold?

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Subtract the number of items sold from the total number of items made. For example, if 127 items were made and 30 were sold, then 127 - 30 = 97 items left.

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How do you determine the number of items remaining after losses?

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Subtract the number of lost items from the total. For example, if you have 119 tomatoes and 36 are lost, then 119 - 36 = 83 tomatoes remaining.

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What does it mean to 'bake twice as many' as someone else?

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It means to multiply the number of items the other person made by 2. For example, if one person bakes 77 cookies, the other bakes 2 x 77 = 154 cookies.

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How do you calculate total sales needed to meet a goal?

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Divide the total sales goal by the price per item. For example, if the goal is $300 and each item costs $2, then 300 / 2 = 150 items need to be sold.