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Two-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 3

Grade 2•Math•Two-Step Word Problems
Aligned to: 2.OA.A.1

Read each problem carefully. Show your work and write your answer.

1.

Ava had $18. Ava earned $16 more, then spent $11. How much money does Ava have now?

What information do you have?

• Ava started with $18

• Ava earned $16

• Ava spent $11

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
2.

Liam has 3 bags with 8 pencils in each bag. Liam gives 13 pencils to Lucas. How many pencils does Liam have left?

What information do you have?

• Liam has 3 bags

• Each bag has 8 pencils

• Liam gives 13 pencils to Lucas

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
3.

A store had 26 pencils. They sold 11 pencils in the morning and 10 pencils in the afternoon. How many pencils are left?

What information do you have?

• Store started with 26 pencils

• Sold 11 pencils in the morning

• Sold 10 pencils in the afternoon

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
4.

Liam had $14. Liam earned $18 more, then spent $12. How much money does Liam have now?

What information do you have?

• Liam started with $14

• Liam earned $18

• Liam spent $12

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
5.

Isabella has 9 bags with 6 apples in each bag. Isabella gives 12 apples to Noah. How many apples does Isabella have left?

What information do you have?

• Isabella has 9 bags

• Each bag has 6 apples

• Isabella gives 12 apples to Noah

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
6.

There are 5 rows with 5 chairs in each row. 11 more chairs are added. How many chairs are there now?

What information do you have?

• 5 rows of chairs

• 5 chairs in each row

• 11 more chairs added

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        

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