Multi-step word problems worksheet for kids featuring real-world math scenarios.

Here are the step-by-step solutions for the three problems on your worksheet.

Problem a

Goal: Find the total number of people in the hall.

1. Calculate people in buses:
There are 12 buses, and each carries 35 people.
$12 \times 35 = 420$ people.

2. Calculate people in cars:
There are 20 private cars, and each carries 3 people.
$20 \times 3 = 60$ people.

3. Add them together:
$420 + 60 = 480$ people.

Problem b

Goal: Find how many *more* minutes Matty worked on Wednesday than on Tuesday.

1. Find Tuesday's time:
Matty worked 450 minutes on Monday. On Tuesday, he worked half that amount.
$450 \div 2 = 225$ minutes.

2. Compare with Wednesday:
On Wednesday, he worked 300 minutes.
To find "how many more," subtract Tuesday's time from Wednesday's time.
$300 - 225 = 75$ minutes.

Problem c

Goal: Calculate the total money earned in four weeks.

1. Find eggs per week:
There are 10 chickens, and each lays an average of 12 eggs per week.
$10 \times 12 = 120$ eggs per week.

2. Convert eggs to dozens:
Since eggs are sold by the dozen, divide the weekly total by 12.
$120 \div 12 = 10$ dozens per week.

3. Calculate weekly earnings:
She sells them for $\$2$ per dozen.
$10 \text{ dozens} \times \$2 = \$20$ per week.

4. Calculate total for four weeks:
Multiply the weekly earnings by 4.
$\$20 \times 4 = \$80$.

Final Answer:
a. 480 people
b. 75 minutes
c. $80