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Math – Multi-Step Word Problems

Math · CCSS: 5.OA.A.1, 5.OA.A.2 · Level 5 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · Practice Set 8

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1 Two-Step Problems

📝 Each problem needs TWO operations. Show your work for each step!

Problem	Step 1	Step 2	Final Answer
Chen had $4.75. He earned $5.25 doing chores and then spent $6.00 on a game. How much does Chen have now?
A kitchen made 70 waffles. They served 26 at breakfast and 24 at brunch. How many are left?
There are 9 boxes with 2 clips each. Isla adds 5 more loose clips. How many clips total?

2 Choose the Operations

🤔 For each problem, decide which TWO operations to use (+, −, ×, ÷).

Problem	Operations	Answer
A farmer has 2 rows of 10 apple trees and 7 rows of 3 pear trees. How many trees in all?
16 students share 48 stickers equally. Then each student gets 3 more. How many does each have now?
A class of 40 needs to split into 5 equal teams. Each team gets 6 balls. How many balls total are needed?

3 Money Problems

💰 Solve these money word problems. Show your calculations.

Problem	Work & Answer
You have $14.00. You buy 2 puzzles at $5.75 each. How much change do you get?
Chen saved $7.50 each week for 2 weeks. How much did Chen save in total?
A toy costs $6.95. Tax is $0.40. You pay with $10.00. What is your change?

4 Write Your Own Multi-Step Problem

✍️ Create your own word problem that requires 2 steps to solve. Then solve it!

Solution:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Answer:

5 SBA Performance Task

This problem is like a performance task on the state test. Read carefully, plan your approach, solve step by step, and explain your reasoning.

Scenario: A bookstore is having a sale. Hardcover books cost $12 each and paperbacks cost $8 each. You have $100 to spend.

Part A: If you buy 4 hardcover books, how much money do you have left?

Part B: How many paperback books can you buy with the remaining money?

Part C: Explain your reasoning.

+ Bonus Math Practice

Try one extra round for Set 8.

56 + 8 =

63 - 6 =

7 × 9 =