Let me work through each problem step by step.
Problem 1: Mackenzie has 8 markers. Ty has three times as many. If they combine their markers, how many do they have?
- Mackenzie: 8 markers
- Ty: 3 × 8 = 24 markers
- Combined: 8 + 24 = 32 markers
- Answer: D) 32
Problem 2: Jamarie knocks down 26 pins. DJ knocks down three times as many. How many did they knock down together?
- Jamarie: 26 pins
- DJ: 3 × 26 = 78 pins
- Together: 26 + 78 = 104 pins
- Answer: C) 104 pins
Problem 3: Jason wants to buy a game that costs $20. He earns $2 every time he washes the dishes. He has washed the dishes 3 times. How many more times does he need to wash the dishes to get his game?
- Game cost: $20
- Earned so far: 3 × $2 = $6
- Still needs: $20 - $6 = $14
- More times needed: $14 ÷ $2 = 7 times
- Answer: A) 7
Problem 4: Suzy bought an iPad for $432 and case for $57. If she gives the cashier $550, how much will she get back?
- Total cost: $432 + $57 = $489
- Change: $550 - $489 = $61
- Answer: D) $61
Problem 5: Harley ate 3 Oreos each day of the week. Ceire eats 2 Oreos each day of the week. How many did they eat combined?
- Days in a week: 7
- Harley: 3 × 7 = 21 Oreos
- Ceire: 2 × 7 = 14 Oreos
- Combined: 21 + 14 = 35 Oreos
- Answer: B) 35
Problem 6: Nate had 300 cookies for class. He dropped 145 on his way to school. His mom brought him 123 more cookies. How many cookies does Nate have now?
- Started with: 300
- After dropping: 300 - 145 = 155
- After mom brought more: 155 + 123 = 278
- Answer: 278 cookies
Final Answer:
1. D) 32
2. C) 104 pins
3. A) 7
4. D) $61
5. B) 35
6. 278 cookies
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multi step word problems 4th grade worksheet.
