Grade 5 · Year 6 · Class 5 · ages 10–11 · Problem solving
Multi-step word problems: Grade 5 practice
Stories that need two steps: find one amount, then use it. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Write down what you know, decide the first step, then the second. Check the answer makes sense in the story.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy A shop sells pens at ₹17 each. Ravi buys 4 pens and pays with a ₹500 note. How much change does Ravi get (₹)?
Answer: 432
Medium A box has 5 rows of 7 apples. 15 apples are sold. How many apples are left?
Answer: 20
Challenge A shop sells rulers at ₹38 each. Kabir buys 3 rulers and pays with a ₹200 note. How much change does Kabir get (₹)?
Answer: 86
More ways to practise multi-step word problems
- Printable multi-step word problems worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- All Grade 5 practice · Problem solving worksheets
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- Counting combinations (Grade 5)
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Multi-step word problems: questions
What grade is multi-step word problems?
It is usually taught in Grade 5 (Year 6 in England, Class 5 in India, ages 10–11), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a multi-step word problems question look like?
For example: "A box has 5 rows of 7 apples. 15 apples are sold. How many apples are left?" The answer is 20. Write down what you know, decide the first step, then the second. Check the answer makes sense in the story.
What should I learn before and after multi-step word problems?
Before it, try counting combinations (Grade 5). After it, move on to highest common factor and lowest common multiple (Grade 6).
How can I get better at multi-step word problems?
Write down what you know, decide the first step, then the second. Check the answer makes sense in the story. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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