Let’s go through each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
There were 47 ducks.
A dog scared away 29 → so we subtract: 47 - 29
Then, 5 groups of 3 ducks returned → that’s 5 × 3 = 15 ducks coming back → so we add 15
We want to find d, the final number of ducks.
So:
Start with 47
Subtract 29 → (47 - 29)
Add 15 → + (5 × 3)
That gives us:
(47 - 29) + (5 × 3) = d
Look at the options:
A → (47-29) + (5 X 3) = d →
✔ This matches
B → 47 - (29+5) X 3 = d → wrong order and grouping
C → (47-29+5) X 3 = d → adds 5 before multiplying — not correct
✔ Correct answer for #1:
A
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Problem 2:
Franklin ordered 6 boxes, each with 12 ice pops → total ice pops = 6 × 12
There are 24 guests → divide total ice pops by 24 to get how many each person gets → p = (6 × 12) ÷ 24
Options:
A → 6 X 12 ÷ 24 = p →
✔ Correct
B → 6 + 12 + 24 = p → adding? No, we need multiplication and division
C → 6 X 12 + 24 = p → adds instead of divides — no
✔ Correct answer for #2:
A
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Problem 3:
Tallest slide is 49 meters.
Phineas and Ferb want one that is 5 meters taller → so their goal height = 49 + 5
They build in sections of 6 meters each → so number of sections = total height ÷ 6 per section
Let a = number of sections → a = (49 + 5) ÷ 6
Options:
A → A = (49 + 5) ÷ 6 →
✔ Perfect match
B → a = 49 + 5 → only gives total height, not number of sections
C → a = 49 → ignores the “5 meters taller” part
✔ Correct answer for #3:
A
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Problem 4:
Total students: 62
One group of 35 cooked spaghetti → remaining students = 62 - 35
Teacher divided remaining into groups of 9 → number of bread stick groups = (62 - 35) ÷ 9
Each group made 24 bread sticks → total bread sticks b = [(62 - 35) ÷ 9] × 24
Which equation shows that?
Option A → (62-35) ÷ 9 X 24 = b →
✔ Yes! That’s exactly it.
Option B → (62 + 35) ÷ 9 ÷ 24 = b → adds instead of subtracts, and divides by 24 — wrong
Option C → 62 - 35 - (9 X 24) = b → subtracts everything — doesn’t make sense
✔ Correct answer for #4:
A
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Final Answer:
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multi step word problems 5th grade worksheet.
