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 number of people for a trip?

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To find the total number of people for a trip, add the number of students to the number of chaperones.

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What is the formula to find the number of buses needed?

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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.

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How do you calculate the total weight of apples picked?

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Multiply the number of baskets by the weight of each basket to find the total weight.

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What is the formula to find how many pies can be made from apples?

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To find how many pies can be made, divide the total weight of apples by the weight needed for each pie.

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How do you calculate the area of a garden?

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To calculate the area of a garden, multiply the length by the width.

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What is the relationship between area and packets of seeds?

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To find out how many packets of seeds are needed, divide the total area of the garden by the area that one packet of seeds can cover.

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How do you calculate the total number of students in multiple grades?

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To find the total number of students, multiply the number of grades by the number of students in each grade.

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What is the formula to find the number of cases needed for cookies?

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To find the number of cases needed, divide the total number of boxes by the number of boxes in each case.

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How do you find the total cost of items purchased?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of items by the cost of each item and then add the costs together.