Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1: Princess and her coloring books
Princess has two coloring books:
- One has
58 pictures
- The other has
twice that amount → 58 × 2 =
116 pictures
Total pictures = 58 + 116 =
174
She colored
49 pictures over the weekend.
Pictures left = 174 - 49 =
125
Operations needed:
Multiply (to find twice 58) and
Subtract (to remove the 49 she colored)
Answer:
125 Pictures
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Problem 2: Neil’s mom and teacher appreciation sweets
She baked:
- 38 cupcakes
- 21 cookies
- 17 brownies
Total sweets = 38 + 21 + 17 =
76
Shared between
4 teachers
Each teacher gets: 76 ÷ 4 =
19
Operations needed:
Add (total sweets) and
Divide (share among 4)
Answer:
19 Sweets
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Problem 3: Basketball tryouts
Boys: 158
Girls: 93
Total trying out = 158 + 93 =
251
Made the team: 78
Did NOT make the team = 251 - 78 =
173
Operations needed:
Add (total kids) and
Subtract (remove those who made it)
Answer:
173 Children
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Problem 4: Deshante’s rare coins
She owned
284 coins, each worth $1.00 → total value =
$284
After a year, collection
tripled → 284 × 3 =
$852
She shared this money between
2 charities
Each charity gets: 852 ÷ 2 =
$426
Operations needed:
Multiply (triple the value) and
Divide (split between 2)
Answer:
$426
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Final Answer:
1. Multiply, Subtract →
125 Pictures
2. Add, Divide →
19 Sweets
3. Add, Subtract →
173 Children
4. Multiply, Divide →
$426
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multi step problem solving worksheet.
