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Multi-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 2

Grade 3•Math•Multi-Step Word Problems
Aligned to: 3.OA.D.8

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

1.

There are 7 rows with 2 chairs in each row. 14 more chairs are added. How many chairs are there now?

What information do you have?

• 7 rows of chairs

• 2 chairs in each row

• 14 more chairs added

Solve step by step:

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Answer:        
2.

Ava had 16 toys. Liam gave Ava 18 more toys. Then Ava used 10 toys. How many toys does Ava have left?

What information do you have?

• Ava had 16 toys

• Liam gave 18 more toys

• Ava used 10 toys

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
3.

Ava read 10 pages on Monday, 10 pages on Tuesday, and 12 pages on Wednesday. How many pages did Ava read in all?

What information do you have?

• Monday: 10 pages

• Tuesday: 10 pages

• Wednesday: 12 pages

Solve step by step:

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Answer:        
4.

Sophia has 5 bags with 2 marbles in each bag. Sophia gives 2 marbles to Liam. How many marbles does Sophia have left?

What information do you have?

• Sophia has 5 bags

• Each bag has 2 marbles

• Sophia gives 2 marbles to Liam

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
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Answer:        
5.

Noah had 16 cookies. Noah bought 11 more cookies, then gave 12 cookies to Mason. How many cookies does Noah have now?

What information do you have?

• Noah started with 16 cookies

• Noah bought 11 more cookies

• Noah gave 12 cookies to Mason

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        
6.

Liam had $28. Liam earned $12 more, then spent $10. How much money does Liam have now?

What information do you have?

• Liam started with $28

• Liam earned $12

• Liam spent $10

Solve step by step:

Step 1: 
Step 2: 
Answer:        

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