Multi-Step Word Problems

Which operation involves putting two or more amounts together to find a sum?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Which operation involves splitting a total into equal groups?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Which operation involves comparing amounts or looking for a missing part?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Which operation involves repeatedly adding the same amount?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Brenda stayed at her aunt's house for 5 days. She built 2 snowmen each day she was there. How many snowmen did Brenda build?

Which operation is this?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Paul spent 35 hours skiing this winter. Nancy spent 23 hours skiing this winter. How many more hours did Paul ski than Nancy?

Which operation is this?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Tina spent $108 Christmas shopping at the mall. She also spent $231 online. How much money did Tina spend in all?

Which operation is this?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Jesse is buying Christmas presents for his 4 friends. He has $84 and he wants to spend an equal amount on each friend. How much will Jesse spend on each friend?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Janice hangs 32 ornaments on the tree. Her brother hangs 18 more. How many ornaments did they hang in all?

• Multiply 32 x 18

• Subtract 32 - 18

• Add 32 + 18

Dennis has prepared 21 snowballs for a snowball fight. Kevin has prepared twice as many as Dennis. How many snowballs do they have in all?

What is step 1 of this problem?

• Add 21 + 2

• Multiply 21 x 21

• Multiply 21 x 2

• Add 21 + 21