Identifying Operations & Solving Problems

Maria went to the store and bought 3 packs of markers. Each pack has 5 markers. Then, she gave 4 markers to her friend. How many markers does she have left?

• 11 markers

• 15 markers

• 9 markers

• 8 markers

Alex has 24 cupcakes. He needs to put them equally into 6 boxes. How many cupcakes will go in each box?

• 2 cupcakes

• 3 cupcakes

• 4 cupcakes

• 5 cupcakes

Chris is making gift bags. He puts 4 candies in each bag. If he has 7 bags, how many candies does he need in total?

• 24 candies

• 28 candies

• 30 candies

• 32 candies

Lena has 15 apples. She buys 8 more and then gives 5 to her brother. How many apples does she have now?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 23

Directions: Read each problem carefully. First, underline the key numbers in the problem. Then, circle the correct operations needed and solve using manipulatives if needed. 3. Liam’s family is driving 120 miles to visit his grandma. After 45 miles, they stop for lunch. How many miles do they have left to drive?

• 65 miles

• 75 miles

• 85 miles

• 95 miles

A pizza is cut into 8 slices. If there are 4 people and they each eat 2 slices, how many slices are left?

• 0 slices

• 2 slices

• 4 slices

• 8 slices

A teacher is making packets for students. She needs 3 worksheets in each packet. If she has 9 students, how many total worksheets does she need?

• 18 worksheets

• 27 worksheets

• 30 worksheets

• 36 worksheets

Sarah earns $9 per hour at her job. If she works for 5 hours, how much money does she earn?

• $45

• $40

• $50

• $55

Michael has 50 trading cards. He gives 12 to his friend and then buys 20 more. How many does he have now?

• 64

• 70

• 38

• 58