Multi-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 3
Read each problem carefully. Show your work and write your answer.
There are 7 rows with 3 chairs in each row. 15 more chairs are added. How many chairs are there now?
What information do you have?
• 7 rows of chairs
• 3 chairs in each row
• 15 more chairs added
Solve step by step:
A store had 20 books. They sold 18 books in the morning and 1 book in the afternoon. How many books are left?
What information do you have?
• Store started with 20 books
• Sold 18 books in the morning
• Sold 1 book in the afternoon
Solve step by step:
Lucas read 45 pages on Monday, 17 pages on Tuesday, and 10 pages on Wednesday. How many pages did Lucas read in all?
What information do you have?
• Monday: 45 pages
• Tuesday: 17 pages
• Wednesday: 10 pages
Solve step by step:
Noah had $13. Noah earned $14 more, then spent $11. How much money does Noah have now?
What information do you have?
• Noah started with $13
• Noah earned $14
• Noah spent $11
Solve step by step:
Olivia had 33 books. Isabella gave Olivia 17 more books. Then Olivia used 13 books. How many books does Olivia have left?
What information do you have?
• Olivia had 33 books
• Isabella gave 17 more books
• Olivia used 13 books
Solve step by step:
Isabella read 12 pages on Monday, 17 pages on Tuesday, and 12 pages on Wednesday. How many pages did Isabella read in all?
What information do you have?
• Monday: 12 pages
• Tuesday: 17 pages
• Wednesday: 12 pages
Solve step by step: