Here are the solutions for the four word problems on the worksheet.
Problem 1: Princess's Coloring Books
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Operations Needed: Multiply, Subtract
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Step-by-Step Solution:
1. First, find out how many pictures are in the second book. It has twice as many as the first (58).
$58 \times 2 = 116$ pictures.
2. Next, add the pictures from both books to get the total.
$58 + 116 = 174$ total pictures.
3. Finally, subtract the pictures she already colored (49) to see what is left.
$174 - 49 = 125$ pictures.
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Answer: 125 Pictures
Problem 2: Neil's Mom's Sweets
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Operations Needed: Add, Divide
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Step-by-Step Solution:
1. First, add up all the sweets baked to find the total amount.
$38 \text{ (cupcakes)} + 21 \text{ (cookies)} + 17 \text{ (brownies)} = 76$ total sweets.
2. Next, divide the total sweets by the number of teachers (4) to share them equally.
$76 \div 4 = 19$ sweets.
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Answer: 19 Sweets
Problem 3: Basketball Tryouts
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Operations Needed: Add, Subtract
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Step-by-Step Solution:
1. First, add the boys and girls together to find the total number of children trying out.
$158 \text{ (boys)} + 93 \text{ (girls)} = 251$ total children.
2. Next, subtract the number of children who made the team (78) to find out how many did not.
$251 - 78 = 173$ children.
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Answer: 173 Children
Problem 4: Deshante's Coins
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Operations Needed: Multiply, Divide
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Step-by-Step Solution:
1. First, figure out the new size of the collection. The problem says it "tripled" (multiplied by 3).
$284 \times 3 = 852$ coins.
2. Since each coin is worth $\$1.00$, the total value is $\$852$.
3. Next, divide that money between the two charities.
$852 \div 2 = 426$.
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Answer: $426
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Final Answer:
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125 Pictures
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19 Sweets
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173 Children
4.
$426
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multi step word problems 5th grade worksheet.
