Multi-Step Word Problems — Addition and Subtraction (Year 6) | CGP ... - Free Printable

Let's solve each of these multi-step word problems step by step, identifying the key information and the operations needed.

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Problem 1: Sashi’s Presents

Question:
Sashi has £624 to spend on presents for his family. He spends £122 on his mum, £113 on his dad, and £109 on his grandmother. How much money does he have left?

#### Step-by-step Solution:
1. Total money Sashi starts with: £624
2. Money spent:
- Mum: £122
- Dad: £113
- Grandmother: £109
3. Add up the amounts spent:
$$
122 + 113 + 109 = 344
$$
4. Subtract total spent from initial amount:
$$
624 - 344 = 280
$$

✔ Answer: Sashi has £280 left.

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Problem 2: Reptiles at the Zoo

Question:
Marie works in the reptile house at the zoo. There are 229 snakes and 93 lizards in the reptile house. Marie arranges for 28 reptiles to be sent to a different zoo. How many reptiles will be left in the reptile house?

#### Step-by-step Solution:
1. Total reptiles initially:
- Snakes: 229
- Lizards: 93
$$
229 + 93 = 322 \text{ reptiles}
$$
2. Reptiles sent away: 28
3. Reptiles remaining:
$$
322 - 28 = 294
$$

✔ Answer: 294 reptiles will be left.

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Problem 3: Planes at the Airport

Question:
Daniel works in an airport where 456 planes are based. 149 of these fly out and 22 more fly into the airport. How many planes are there now?

#### Step-by-step Solution:
1. Initial number of planes: 456
2. Planes that fly out (subtract): 149
$$
456 - 149 = 307
$$
3. Planes that fly in (add): 22
$$
307 + 22 = 329
$$

✔ Answer: There are now 329 planes at the airport.

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Problem 4: Rachael’s Birthday Money

Question:
For her birthday, Rachael received £52 from her grandmother, £73 from her aunts and uncles, and £18 from her friends. How much money did she receive in total?

#### Step-by-step Solution:
1. Amounts received:
- Grandmother: £52
- Aunts & uncles: £73
- Friends: £18
2. Add them all together:
$$
52 + 73 + 18 = 143
$$

✔ Answer: Rachael received £143 in total.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. £280
2. 294 reptiles
3. 329 planes
4. £143

These problems involve combinations of addition and subtraction, requiring careful reading to determine what operation to use at each step. Always start by identifying the total or starting amount, then apply changes accordingly!