5th Grade Math Word Problems: Free Worksheets with Answers ... - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem step by step using the table.

First, let’s fill in the missing numbers in the table so we can answer all questions.

We know:

June:
- Cones = 117
- Sundaes = 199
- Milk Shakes = 113
→ Total for June = 117 + 199 + 113
Let’s add:
117 + 199 = 316
316 + 113 = 429

So June total = 429

July:
- Cones = 237
- Sundaes = 345
- Milk Shakes = ? (we’ll find this)
- Total = 699

So milkshakes in July = Total - (Cones + Sundaes)
= 699 - (237 + 345)
237 + 345 = 582
699 - 582 = 117

So July milkshakes = 117

August:
- Cones = 359
- Sundaes = ? (we’ll find this)
- Milk Shakes = 128
- Total = 898

Sundaes in August = Total - (Cones + Milk Shakes)
= 898 - (359 + 128)
359 + 128 = 487
898 - 487 = 411

So August sundaes = 411

Now our full table is:

| | June | July | August |
|-----------|------|------|--------|
| Cones | 117 | 237 | 359 |
| Sundaes | 199 | 345 | 411 |
| Milk Shakes | 113 | 117 | 128 |
| Total | 429 | 699 | 898 |

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Now let’s answer each question:

1.) What was the total number of ice cream sales made in June?
We already calculated: 117 + 199 + 113 = 429

2.) How many more ice cream sales were made in July than in June?
July total = 699
June total = 429
Difference = 699 - 429 = 270

3.) How many milkshakes were sold in July?
We calculated above: 117

4.) How many more ice cream cones were sold in August than in June?
August cones = 359
June cones = 117
Difference = 359 - 117 = 242

5.) If the ice cream shop sold 3 times as many cones in June than they did in February, how many cones did they sell in February?
June cones = 117
That’s 3 times February → So February = 117 ÷ 3 = 39

6.) If the ice cream shop owner wants to triple her sale of sundaes from August to September, how many sundaes will she need to sell in September?
August sundaes = 411
Triple that = 411 × 3 = 1233

7.) The number of milkshakes sold in April was one-fourth of the number sold in August. How many milkshakes were sold in August?
Wait — the question says “how many milkshakes were sold in August?” But we already have that from the table: 128

But let’s read again: It says “The number... in April was one-fourth of the number sold in August.” Then it asks “How many milkshakes were sold in August?” — which is given directly in the table as 128. Maybe it’s a trick? Or maybe misworded?

Actually, looking again — the question is asking for August milkshakes, which is already known: 128

(If it had asked for April, it would be 128 ÷ 4 = 32, but it doesn’t.)

8.) What are 3 possible reasons why August had the highest number of sales?
This is opinion-based, but here are 3 reasonable guesses:
- It was hotter in August, so more people bought ice cream.
- There might have been a festival or event in August that brought more customers.
- School was out all summer, and families were on vacation in August, leading to more sales.

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Final Answer:

1.) 429
2.) 270
3.) 117
4.) 242
5.) 39
6.) 1233
7.) 128
8.) Possible reasons: Hotter weather, special events/festivals, more tourists or families on vacation.