4.4A/4.4H Multi-step Word Problems x/+-

Mr. Arswan prepares a mixture for a science experiment. He measures 10.5 grams of wood shavings, 150 grams of iron filings, and 18.50 grams of salt. What is the total mass of Mr. Arswan's mixture?

• 30.5 grams
• 150.5 grams
• 179 grams
• 12.9 grams

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Hank's rain gauge showed that 2 inches of rain fell on Saturday. On Sunday, Hank checked his rain gauge again and found that 1.4 inches of rain had fallen that day. 
Which equation can Hank use to find out how many more inches of rain fell on Saturday than on Sunday?

• 2 - 1.4 = 0.6
• 2 + 1.4 = 3.4
• 2 - 1.4 = 1.2
• 2 - 1.4 = 1.6

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

The total population of Lancashire County is 80,000. All the people in this county live in either Beachport, Newcastle or Grafton City. If the population of Beachport is 42,736 and the population of Newcastle is 23,985, what is the population of Grafton County?

• 66,721
• 56,015
• 37,264
• 13,279

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Sarah's kitten weighed 1.25 pounds. After a month, the kitten had gained an additional 0.6 pounds. What was the kitten's weight after a month?

• 1.31 lb
• 1.85 lb
• 0.65 lb
• 2.31 lb

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

There are 213 guests waiting in line for a water rafting ride at Splash Pad Water Park. A maximum of 7 people can ride a raft at one time. What is the smallest number of rafts the water park needs for this number of guests?

• 31
• 30
• 35
• 28

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

CCSS.3.OA.C.7

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

A science supply company packs 783 microscopes for shipping. To prevent damage, the microscopes are packed 9 per carton. Shipping charges cost the company $22 for each carton shipped. What is the total cost the company pays for shipping the microscopes?

• $17,226
• $198
• $1,914
• $2,014

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

CCSS.3.OA.B.5

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Adult tickets to the ice skating show cost $34 each plus a $2 handling fee for each ticket. Senior Tours purchased 87 adult tickets. How much money did the tour company pay for the tickets and handling fees?

• $2,960
• $4,783
• $3,132
• $2,958

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Mr. Reeves buys granola bars to sell at the concession stand. He predicts that the concession stand will sell 25 dozen granola bars at the weekend soccer tournaments. Granola bars are packaged 8 bars per box. What is the least number of boxes Mr. Reeves should buy in order to have the granola bars he needs?

• 300
• 38
• 37
• 35

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

CCSS.3.OA.B.5

CCSS.3.OA.C.7

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Dell's family drove to Snyder, Texas, to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. When the family left, the car's odometer showed 44,569.8 miles. When the returned home, Dell noticed the odometer read 45,001.5 miles. How many miles did the family travel for the holiday?

• 1,568.3 mi
• 432.7 mi
• 431.7 mi
• 442.7 mi

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Mr. Ponce wants to plant 4.2 acres of pecan trees in the field behind his house. The first week he plants trees on 1.8 acres. The second week he plants trees on 2.1 acres. How many acres does Mr. Ponce still need to plant?

• 0.3 acres
• 0.03 acres
• 3.0 acres
• Not here

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5

CCSS.3.MD.C.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

CCSS.3.OA.D.8