Let's solve each of the
real-life word problems step by step and explain the reasoning.
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Problem 1:
A retail showroom owner was ordering uniforms for his employees. If each of his twelve stores needed three uniforms, how many uniforms would he need?
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Solution:
We are told:
- There are
12 stores.
- Each store needs
3 uniforms.
To find the total number of uniforms:
$$
12 \text{ stores} \times 3 \text{ uniforms per store} = 36 \text{ uniforms}
$$
✔ Answer: He would need
36 uniforms.
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Problem 2:
Ian went to a book sale and bought seven boxes of books. If each box had six books, how many books did he buy?
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Solution:
- Ian bought
7 boxes.
- Each box has
6 books.
Total books:
$$
7 \times 6 = 42 \text{ books}
$$
✔ Answer: Ian bought
42 books.
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Problem 3:
A waiter at a restaurant earns $11 an hour. If he works eight hours in one week, how much money would he have earned?
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Solution:
- Hourly rate:
$11
- Hours worked:
8
Total earnings:
$$
11 \times 8 = 88
$$
✔ Answer: He earned
$88.
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Problem 4:
A fidget spinner selling shop sold five in one week. If each of the fidget spinner costs seventeen dollars, how much money would they have made?
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Solution:
- Number of fidget spinners sold:
5
- Price per spinner:
$17
Total money made:
$$
5 \times 17 = 85
$$
✔ Answer: They made
$85.
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Problem 5:
Kevin bought 12 crates of apple juice cans and each crate had 6 cans of apple juice. How many cans did Kevin buy?
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Solution:
- Number of crates:
12
- Cans per crate:
6
Total cans:
$$
12 \times 6 = 72
$$
✔ Answer: Kevin bought
72 cans.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
36 uniforms
2.
42 books
3.
$88
4.
$85
5.
72 cans
These problems all involve
multiplication — combining groups of equal size. They help students apply math to everyday situations like shopping, work, and inventory.
Let me know if you'd like these written out in a printable format!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade math word problems worksheet.
