Multi-Step Word Problems — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A farmer has 8 rows of 7 apple trees. A storm knocks down 19 trees. How many trees are still standing?
A) 37 trees
B) 45 trees
C) 41 trees
D) 33 trees
Multiply first: 8 × 7 = 56 trees. Then subtract 19 knocked down: 56 - 19 = 37 trees still standing.
2. A school collects 125 cans in week one and 75 cans in week two. They split them equally into 4 bins. How many cans are in each bin?
A) 40 cans
B) 55 cans
C) 50 cans
D) 45 cans
Add first: 125 + 75 = 200 cans. Then divide by 4 bins: 200 ÷ 4 = 50 cans per bin.
3. A bakery makes 9 batches of 6 muffins and already had 36 muffins. How many muffins does the bakery have now?
A) 78 muffins
B) 90 muffins
C) 84 muffins
D) 96 muffins
Multiply first: 9 × 6 = 54 new muffins. Then add the 36 already there: 54 + 36 = 90 muffins.
4. A store has 250 shirts. It sells 80 on Monday and 45 on Tuesday. How many shirts are left?
A) 135 shirts
B) 115 shirts
C) 125 shirts
D) 130 shirts
Add sales: 80 + 45 = 125 shirts sold. Then 250 - 125 = 125 shirts left.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A box has 6 rows of 12 crayons. After using 18 crayons, 54 crayons are left.
Multiply first: 6 × 12 = 72 crayons. Then subtract 18 used: 72 - 18 = 54 crayons left.
2. A class earns 48 points in math and 32 in reading. They trade every 10 points for a prize and earn 8 prizes.
Add first: 48 + 32 = 80 points. Then divide by 10 per prize: 80 ÷ 10 = 8 prizes.
3. There are 7 teams of 9 players. If 27 more players join, there are 90 players in all.
Multiply first: 7 × 9 = 63 players. Then add 27 more: 63 + 27 = 90 players.
4. A toy store has 150 toys. It sells 65 in the morning and 40 in the afternoon. It has 45 toys left.
Add sales: 65 + 40 = 105 toys sold. Then 150 - 105 = 45 toys left.
5. A factory makes 5 batches of 15 bottles, then packs them into 3 equal crates. Each crate holds 25 bottles.
Multiply first: 5 × 15 = 75 bottles. Then divide by 3 crates: 75 ÷ 3 = 25 bottles per crate.