๐ฏ Word Problem Practice ๐ฏ
Master the Art of Solving Math Word Problems
5th Grade Mathematics
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Welcome! This slideshow will help you practice solving word problems AND understanding what problems are asking you to do.
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๐ Tips for Success
Read the problem carefully - at least twice!
Look for key words that tell you what operation to use
Identify the important numbers and what they represent
Decide what type of problem it is before solving
Show all your work step by step
Check that your answer makes sense in the context of the problem
โ ๏ธ Watch Out: Not every problem uses obvious words like "total" or "difference." Sometimes you have to figure out the operation from the situation!
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Area Problems
Problem 1
Ms. Johnson wants to cover her classroom floor with new tile. The classroom is 24 feet long and 18 feet wide. How many square feet of tile does she need to buy?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "cover" and "square feet" tell us we need to find how much space the floor takes up.
๐ Important numbers: 24 feet (length) and 18 feet (width)
๐ฏ What type? Covering a flat rectangular surface = AREA
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify that this is an area problem (covering a flat surface)
Step 2: Write the formula: Area = length ร width
Step 3: Plug in: Area = 24 ร 18
Step 4: Calculate: 24 ร 18 = 432
Step 5: Include units: square feet
Final Answer: 432 square feet of tile
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Area Problems
Problem 2
Marcus is helping his dad build a rectangular garden. The garden will be 15 feet long and 9 feet wide. How much space will the garden take up in the backyard?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "how much space" means we need to find the area
๐ Important numbers: 15 feet (length) and 9 feet (width)
๐ฏ What type? Finding space of a flat rectangle = AREA
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: This is an area problem (finding space of a flat surface)
Step 2: Formula: Area = length ร width
Step 3: Plug in: Area = 15 ร 9
Step 4: Calculate: 15 ร 9 = 135
Final Answer: 135 square feet
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Area Problems
Problem 3
Sofia wants to buy a new rug for her bedroom. The rug she likes is 8 feet long and 6 feet wide. What is the area of the rug?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "area" is directly stated!
๐ Important numbers: 8 feet (length) and 6 feet (width)
๐ฏ What type? Finding area of a rectangle
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร width
Step 2: Area = 8 ร 6 = 48
Final Answer: 48 square feet
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Area Problems
Problem 4
The school is painting a mural on a wall that is 32 feet long and 12 feet high. How many square feet of wall will be covered with the mural?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "covered" and "square feet" indicate area
๐ Important numbers: 32 feet ร 12 feet
๐ก Notice: A wall is still a flat rectangle, just vertical!
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร height (for a wall)
Step 2: Area = 32 ร 12
Step 3: Calculate: 32 ร 12 = 384
Final Answer: 384 square feet
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Area Problems
Problem 5
Aisha's mom is buying carpet for the living room. The room measures 14 feet by 11 feet. The carpet costs $3 per square foot. First, find how many square feet of carpet they need.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "square feet" and covering a room = area
๐ Important numbers: 14 feet ร 11 feet
โ ๏ธ Watch out: The price info is extra - we only need area!
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร width
Step 2: Area = 14 ร 11 = 154
Final Answer: 154 square feet
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Area Problems
Problem 6
The basketball court at Jamal's school is 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. What is the area of the basketball court?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "area" is directly stated
๐ Important numbers: 84 feet ร 50 feet
๐ก Challenge: These are bigger numbers - be careful!
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร width
Step 2: Area = 84 ร 50
Step 3: Calculate: 84 ร 50 = 4,200
Final Answer: 4,200 square feet
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Area Problems
Problem 7
Maya is wrapping a rectangular present. The top of the box is 16 inches long and 10 inches wide. How much wrapping paper does she need just for the top?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "how much" for covering a flat surface
๐ Important numbers: 16 inches ร 10 inches
๐ก Notice: "just for the top" means one rectangle only
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร width
Step 2: Area = 16 ร 10 = 160
Final Answer: 160 square inches
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Area Problems
Problem 8
The school playground has a rectangular sandbox that is 22 feet long and 18 feet wide. The PTA wants to replace the sand. How many square feet of sand do they need?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "square feet" covering a flat surface
๐ Important numbers: 22 feet ร 18 feet
๐ก Think: Sand covers the bottom of the sandbox = flat area
Skill: Area of a Rectangle
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Area = length ร width
Step 2: Area = 22 ร 18
Step 3: Calculate: 22 ร 18 = 396
Final Answer: 396 square feet of sand
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Volume Problems
Problem 9
A storage container is 15 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 8 inches tall. How much space is inside the container?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "space inside" means we need to find how much the container can hold
๐ Important numbers: 15 in (length), 10 in (width), 8 in (height)
๐ฏ What type? THREE measurements = 3D shape = VOLUME
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: This is a volume problem (space inside a 3D shape)
Step 2: Formula: Volume = length ร width ร height
Step 3: Volume = 15 ร 10 ร 8
Step 4: Calculate: 15 ร 10 = 150, then 150 ร 8 = 1,200
Final Answer: 1,200 cubic inches
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Volume Problems
Problem 10
Carlos is filling an aquarium with water. The aquarium is 24 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 16 inches deep. How many cubic inches of water can the aquarium hold?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "filling" and "cubic inches" and "how many...can hold"
๐ Important numbers: 24 ร 12 ร 16 inches
๐ฏ What type? Finding capacity of a 3D container = VOLUME
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = length ร width ร height
Step 2: Volume = 24 ร 12 ร 16
Step 3: 24 ร 12 = 288
Step 4: 288 ร 16 = 4,608
Final Answer: 4,608 cubic inches
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Volume Problems
Problem 11
A shipping box measures 18 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches. What is the volume of the box?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "volume" is directly stated
๐ Important numbers: 18 ร 14 ร 10 inches
๐ก Notice: "by" between numbers means multiply
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = 18 ร 14 ร 10
Step 2: 18 ร 14 = 252
Step 3: 252 ร 10 = 2,520
Final Answer: 2,520 cubic inches
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Volume Problems
Problem 12
Destiny's toy chest is 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet tall. How much space is inside the toy chest for storing toys?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "space inside" and "storing"
๐ Important numbers: 3 ft ร 2 ft ร 2 ft
๐ฏ What type? Interior space of a box = VOLUME
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = length ร width ร height
Step 2: Volume = 3 ร 2 ร 2 = 12
Final Answer: 12 cubic feet
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Volume Problems
Problem 13
The swimming pool at the rec center is 50 feet long, 25 feet wide, and 6 feet deep. How many cubic feet of water does it take to fill the pool?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "cubic feet" and "fill"
๐ Important numbers: 50 ร 25 ร 6 feet
๐ฏ What type? Filling a 3D space = VOLUME
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = 50 ร 25 ร 6
Step 2: 50 ร 25 = 1,250
Step 3: 1,250 ร 6 = 7,500
Final Answer: 7,500 cubic feet
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Volume Problems
Problem 14
A gift box has dimensions of 8 inches by 8 inches by 8 inches. What is the volume of this cube-shaped box?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "volume" and "cube-shaped"
๐ Important numbers: 8 ร 8 ร 8 inches (all sides equal!)
๐ก Special: When all sides are equal, it's a cube!
Skill: Volume of a Cube
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = side ร side ร side (or sยณ)
Step 2: Volume = 8 ร 8 ร 8
Step 3: 8 ร 8 = 64, then 64 ร 8 = 512
Final Answer: 512 cubic inches
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Volume Problems
Problem 15
A moving truck has a cargo area that is 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet tall. How much space is available for loading furniture?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "space...available for loading"
๐ Important numbers: 20 ร 8 ร 9 feet
๐ฏ What type? Storage capacity of a 3D space = VOLUME
Skill: Volume of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Volume = 20 ร 8 ร 9
Step 2: 20 ร 8 = 160
Step 3: 160 ร 9 = 1,440
Final Answer: 1,440 cubic feet
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Surface Area Problems
Problem 16
DeShawn is wrapping a present that is 12 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 4 inches tall. How many square inches of wrapping paper does he need to cover all sides of the box?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "cover ALL sides" = surface area (not just one face!)
๐ Important numbers: 12 ร 8 ร 4 inches
๐ฏ What type? Covering the OUTSIDE of a 3D shape = SURFACE AREA
๐ก Remember: A box has 6 faces (3 pairs of matching rectangles)
Skill: Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find the area of each pair of faces:
โข Top & Bottom: 12 ร 8 = 96, so 96 ร 2 = 192 sq in
โข Front & Back: 12 ร 4 = 48, so 48 ร 2 = 96 sq in
โข Left & Right: 8 ร 4 = 32, so 32 ร 2 = 64 sq in
Step 2: Add all faces: 192 + 96 + 64 = 352
Final Answer: 352 square inches
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Surface Area Problems
Problem 17
Kenji needs to paint all six faces of a wooden block. The block is 6 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches tall. How many square inches will he paint?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "all six faces" and "paint"
๐ Important numbers: 6 ร 6 ร 6 inches (a cube!)
๐ก Shortcut: For a cube, all 6 faces are the same size!
Skill: Surface Area of a Cube
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find area of ONE face: 6 ร 6 = 36 sq in
Step 2: Multiply by 6 faces: 36 ร 6 = 216
Final Answer: 216 square inches
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Surface Area Problems
Problem 18
A cardboard box is 20 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 10 inches tall. The company wants to cover the entire outside with decorative paper. What is the total surface area they need to cover?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "entire outside" and "surface area"
๐ Important numbers: 20 ร 15 ร 10 inches
๐ฏ What type? Total outside = SURFACE AREA
Skill: Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find each pair of faces:
โข Top & Bottom: 20 ร 15 = 300, so 300 ร 2 = 600 sq in
โข Front & Back: 20 ร 10 = 200, so 200 ร 2 = 400 sq in
โข Left & Right: 15 ร 10 = 150, so 150 ร 2 = 300 sq in
Step 2: Total: 600 + 400 + 300 = 1,300
Final Answer: 1,300 square inches
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Simplifying Fractions
Problem 19
Aaliyah ate 6 slices of a pizza that was cut into 8 slices. Write the fraction of pizza she ate in simplest form.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "simplest form"
๐ The fraction: 6 8
๐ฏ What type? Find GCF and divide both parts
Skill: Simplifying with GCF
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Write the fraction: 6 8
Step 2: Find the GCF of 6 and 8
โข Factors of 6: 1, 2, 3, 6
โข Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8
โข GCF = 2
Step 3: Divide both by 2: 6รท2 8รท2 = 3 4
Final Answer: 3 4 of the pizza
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Simplifying Fractions
Problem 20
Marcus completed 15 out of 20 homework problems. What fraction of his homework did he complete? Write your answer in simplest form.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "simplest form"
๐ The fraction: 15 20
๐ก Hint: Both numbers end in 5 or 0, so 5 is a common factor!
Skill: Simplifying with GCF
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Write the fraction: 15 20
Step 2: Find the GCF of 15 and 20
โข Factors of 15: 1, 3, 5, 15
โข Factors of 20: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
โข GCF = 5
Step 3: Divide both by 5: 15รท5 20รท5 = 3 4
Final Answer: 3 4 of his homework
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Simplifying Fractions
Problem 21
A recipe calls for 12 ounces of flour from a 16-ounce bag. What fraction of the bag does the recipe use? Simplify your answer.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "simplify"
๐ The fraction: 12 16
๐ก Hint: Both are even numbers, so try dividing by 2 first
Skill: Simplifying with GCF
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Write the fraction: 12 16
Step 2: Find the GCF of 12 and 16
โข Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
โข Factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
โข GCF = 4
Step 3: Divide both by 4: 12รท4 16รท4 = 3 4
Final Answer: 3 4 of the bag
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Simplifying Fractions
Problem 22
The soccer team won 18 out of 24 games this season. What fraction of their games did they win? Write in lowest terms.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "lowest terms" = simplest form
๐ The fraction: 18 24
๐ก Hint: Both are divisible by 2, 3, AND 6!
Skill: Simplifying with GCF
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Write the fraction: 18 24
Step 2: Find the GCF of 18 and 24
โข Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
โข Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
โข GCF = 6
Step 3: Divide both by 6: 18รท6 24รท6 = 3 4
Final Answer: 3 4 of their games
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Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Problem 23
Isabella has 11 4 cups of sugar. Write this as a mixed number so she can measure it more easily.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "write as a mixed number"
๐ The fraction: 11 4 (improper - top bigger than bottom)
๐ฏ What to do: Divide to find whole number and remainder
Skill: Improper Fraction โ Mixed Number
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Divide numerator by denominator: 11 รท 4
Step 2: 11 รท 4 = 2 remainder 3
Step 3: Write as mixed number: 2 3 4
โข Whole number = 2 (the quotient)
โข Numerator = 3 (the remainder)
โข Denominator = 4 (stays the same)
Final Answer: 2 3 4 cups of sugar
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Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Problem 24
Tyler ran 32 5 miles. Write this as an improper fraction to compare with his friend's distance.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "write as an improper fraction"
๐ The mixed number: 3 2 5
๐ฏ What to do: Multiply whole ร denominator, then add numerator
Skill: Mixed Number โ Improper Fraction
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Multiply whole number ร denominator: 3 ร 5 = 15
Step 2: Add the numerator: 15 + 2 = 17
Step 3: Keep the same denominator: 5
Final Answer: 17 5 miles
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Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Problem 25
A recipe needs 19 6 cups of broth. Express this as a mixed number.
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "express as a mixed number"
๐ The fraction: 19 6
๐ฏ What to do: Divide 19 รท 6
Skill: Improper Fraction โ Mixed Number
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Divide: 19 รท 6 = 3 remainder 1
Step 2: Write as mixed number: 3 1 6
Final Answer: 3 1 6 cups of broth
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Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Problem 26
Jayden practiced piano for 23 4 hours. Convert this to an improper fraction.
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "convert to an improper fraction"
๐ The mixed number: 2 3 4
๐ฏ Formula: (whole ร denominator) + numerator
Skill: Mixed Number โ Improper Fraction
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Multiply: 2 ร 4 = 8
Step 2: Add numerator: 8 + 3 = 11
Step 3: Keep denominator: 4
Final Answer: 11 4 hours
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Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
Problem 27
Jamal practiced piano for 2 5 of an hour before lunch and 2 5 of an hour after lunch. How long did he practice altogether?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key word: "altogether" means ADD
๐ Numbers: 2 5 + 2 5
๐ก Good news: Same denominators - just add tops!
Skill: Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Check denominators - both are 5 โ
Step 2: Add numerators: 2 + 2 = 4
Step 3: Keep denominator: 5
Final Answer: 4 5 of an hour
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Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
Problem 28
Mia drank 3 8 of a bottle of water in the morning and 4 8 in the afternoon. How much of the bottle did she drink in total?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "in total" means ADD
๐ Numbers: 3 8 + 4 8
๐ก Same denominators!
Skill: Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add numerators: 3 + 4 = 7
Step 2: Keep denominator: 8
Final Answer: 7 8 of the bottle
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Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
Problem 29
Noah walked 5 10 of a mile to school and 3 10 of a mile to the library. How far did he walk combined?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key word: "combined" means ADD
๐ Numbers: 5 10 + 3 10
๐ก Bonus: Can we simplify the answer?
Skill: Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add numerators: 5 + 3 = 8
Step 2: Keep denominator: 10
Step 3: Simplify: 8 10 = 4 5 (GCF = 2)
Final Answer: 4 5 of a mile
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Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
Problem 30
Ava ate 2 6 of a pie and her brother ate 3 6 of the same pie. What fraction of the pie did they eat together?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "together" means ADD
๐ Numbers: 2 6 + 3 6
๐ก Remember to simplify!
Skill: Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add numerators: 2 + 3 = 5
Step 2: Keep denominator: 6
Step 3: Check if it simplifies - 5 6 is already in simplest form!
Final Answer: 5 6 of the pie
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Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
Problem 31
Emma used 1 2 cup of sugar and 1 4 cup of brown sugar in her recipe. How much sugar did she use in all?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "in all" means ADD
๐ Numbers: 1 2 + 1 4
โ ๏ธ Different denominators! Need common denominator
๐ก Hint: 4 is a multiple of 2
Skill: Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find common denominator: LCD of 2 and 4 is 4
Step 2: Convert 1 2 = 2 4
Step 3: Add: 2 4 + 1 4 = 3 4
Final Answer: 3 4 cup of sugar
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Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
Problem 32
Liam spent 2 3 of an hour on math homework and 1 6 of an hour on reading. How much time did he spend on homework?
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๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: Finding total time = ADD
๐ Numbers: 2 3 + 1 6
๐ก Hint: 6 is a multiple of 3
Skill: Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 6
Step 2: Convert 2 3 = 4 6
Step 3: Add: 4 6 + 1 6 = 5 6
Final Answer: 5 6 of an hour
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Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
Problem 33
Olivia ran 3 4 of a mile and then walked 2 5 of a mile. How far did she travel in total?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "in total" = ADD
๐ Numbers: 3 4 + 2 5
๐ก Hint: Neither is a multiple of the other, so multiply: 4 ร 5 = 20
Skill: Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 4 ร 5 = 20
Step 2: Convert 3 4 = 15 20 (ร5)
Step 3: Convert 2 5 = 8 20 (ร4)
Step 4: Add: 15 20 + 8 20 = 23 20
Step 5: Convert to mixed: 1 3 20
Final Answer: 1 3 20 miles
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Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
Problem 34
For an art project, Aiden used 1 3 yard of red ribbon and 1 4 yard of blue ribbon. How much ribbon did he use altogether?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key word: "altogether" = ADD
๐ Numbers: 1 3 + 1 4
๐ก Hint: LCD of 3 and 4 is 12
Skill: Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 12
Step 2: Convert 1 3 = 4 12 (ร4)
Step 3: Convert 1 4 = 3 12 (ร3)
Step 4: Add: 4 12 + 3 12 = 7 12
Final Answer: 7 12 yard of ribbon
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Subtracting Fractions
Problem 35
Sofia had 7 8 of a pizza. She gave 3 8 to her brother. How much pizza does she have left?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "gave" and "left" mean SUBTRACT
๐ Numbers: 7 8 - 3 8
๐ก Same denominators! Just subtract numerators
Skill: Subtracting Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Subtract numerators: 7 - 3 = 4
Step 2: Keep denominator: 8
Step 3: Simplify: 4 8 = 1 2
Final Answer: 1 2 of the pizza left
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Subtracting Fractions
Problem 36
Jackson walked 5 6 of a mile to school. His friend Cameron only walked 1 6 of a mile. How much farther did Jackson walk?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "how much farther" = difference = SUBTRACT
๐ Numbers: 5 6 - 1 6
๐ก Same denominators!
Skill: Subtracting Fractions (Same Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Subtract numerators: 5 - 1 = 4
Step 2: Keep denominator: 6
Step 3: Simplify: 4 6 = 2 3
Final Answer: 2 3 mile farther
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Subtracting Fractions
Problem 37
A container had 3 4 gallon of juice. After the party, only 1 8 gallon was left. How much juice was consumed?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "consumed" means taken away = SUBTRACT
๐ Numbers: 3 4 - 1 8
โ ๏ธ Different denominators! Need common denominator
Skill: Subtracting Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 8
Step 2: Convert 3 4 = 6 8
Step 3: Subtract: 6 8 - 1 8 = 5 8
Final Answer: 5 8 gallon consumed
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Subtracting Fractions
Problem 38
Maya needs 5 6 yard of fabric but she only has 1 3 yard. How much more fabric does she need to buy?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "how much more" = SUBTRACT
๐ Numbers: 5 6 - 1 3
๐ก Hint: 6 is a multiple of 3
Skill: Subtracting Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 6
Step 2: Convert 1 3 = 2 6
Step 3: Subtract: 5 6 - 2 6 = 3 6
Step 4: Simplify: 3 6 = 1 2
Final Answer: 1 2 yard more
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Subtracting Fractions
Problem 39
Ethan's water bottle was 4 5 full. He drank 1 2 of the bottle. How full is the bottle now?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "drank" means taken away = SUBTRACT
๐ Numbers: 4 5 - 1 2
๐ก Hint: LCD of 5 and 2 is 10
Skill: Subtracting Fractions (Different Denominators)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Common denominator: 10
Step 2: Convert 4 5 = 8 10
Step 3: Convert 1 2 = 5 10
Step 4: Subtract: 8 10 - 5 10 = 3 10
Final Answer: 3 10 full
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Adding Mixed Numbers
Problem 40
Destiny ran 21 4 miles on Monday and 12 4 miles on Tuesday. How far did she run altogether?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key word: "altogether" = ADD
๐ Numbers: 2 1 4 + 1 2 4
๐ก Same denominators! Add wholes, then add fractions
Skill: Adding Mixed Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add whole numbers: 2 + 1 = 3
Step 2: Add fractions: 1 4 + 2 4 = 3 4
Step 3: Combine: 3 + 3 4
Final Answer: 3 3 4 miles
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Adding Mixed Numbers
Problem 41
A recipe needs 13 4 cups of flour and 21 2 cups of sugar. How much total dry ingredients are needed?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "total...needed" = ADD
๐ Numbers: 1 3 4 + 2 1 2
โ ๏ธ Different denominators! Convert 1 2 to fourths first
Skill: Adding Mixed Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Convert 1 2 = 2 4
Step 2: Add wholes: 1 + 2 = 3
Step 3: Add fractions: 3 4 + 2 4 = 5 4
Step 4: 5 4 = 11 4 , so add to whole: 3 + 11 4
Final Answer: 4 1 4 cups
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Adding Mixed Numbers
Problem 42
Brandon studied 11 3 hours for math and 22 3 hours for science. How long did he study in total?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "in total" = ADD
๐ Numbers: 1 1 3 + 2 2 3
๐ก Same denominators! Watch for regrouping
Skill: Adding Mixed Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add wholes: 1 + 2 = 3
Step 2: Add fractions: 1 3 + 2 3 = 3 3 = 1
Step 3: Add the extra whole: 3 + 1 = 4
Final Answer: 4 hours
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Adding Mixed Numbers
Problem 43
A board is 35 8 feet long. Another board is 27 8 feet long. If you put them end to end, how long would they be together?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "end to end" and "together" = ADD lengths
๐ Numbers: 3 5 8 + 2 7 8
๐ก Watch out: 5 8 + 7 8 = 12 8 - needs regrouping!
Skill: Adding Mixed Numbers (with regrouping)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Add wholes: 3 + 2 = 5
Step 2: Add fractions: 5 8 + 7 8 = 12 8
Step 3: Convert: 12 8 = 14 8 = 11 2
Step 4: Combine: 5 + 11 2 = 61 2
Final Answer: 6 1 2 feet
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Finding LCM
Problem 44
Hot dogs come in packs of 8. Buns come in packs of 6. What is the smallest number of hot dogs and buns you need to buy so you have the same number of each?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "smallest number" and "same number of each"
๐ Numbers: 8 and 6
๐ฏ What type? Finding when two cycles meet = LCM
Skill: Finding LCM
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: List multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32...
Step 2: List multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30...
Step 3: Find the LCM (first common multiple): 24
Step 4: That's 3 packs of hot dogs (3ร8=24) and 4 packs of buns (4ร6=24)
Final Answer: 24 of each (3 packs of hot dogs, 4 packs of buns)
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Finding LCM
Problem 45
Train A leaves the station every 12 minutes. Train B leaves every 15 minutes. If both trains leave at 9:00 AM, when will they next leave at the same time?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "next leave at the same time"
๐ Numbers: 12 minutes and 15 minutes
๐ฏ What type? When do two schedules sync = LCM
Skill: Finding LCM
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60...
Step 2: Multiples of 15: 15, 30, 45, 60...
Step 3: LCM = 60 minutes
Step 4: 60 minutes = 1 hour after 9:00 AM
Final Answer: 10:00 AM (60 minutes later)
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Finding LCM
Problem 46
Maria visits her grandmother every 4 days. Her cousin visits every 6 days. If they both visit today, in how many days will they visit on the same day again?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "same day again"
๐ Numbers: 4 days and 6 days
๐ฏ What type? When patterns align = LCM
Skill: Finding LCM
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16...
Step 2: Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18...
Step 3: LCM = 12
Final Answer: 12 days
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Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
Problem 47
There are 24 students in the class. 3 4 of them brought their lunch from home. How many students brought lunch?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key word: "OF" means MULTIPLY
๐ Numbers: 3 4 ร 24
๐ฏ What type? Finding a fraction OF a number = MULTIPLY
Skill: Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Write as multiplication: 3 4 ร 24
Step 2: Multiply numerator ร whole: 3 ร 24 = 72
Step 3: Divide by denominator: 72 รท 4 = 18
Final Answer: 18 students
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Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
Problem 48
A recipe makes 36 cookies. Jaylen only wants to make 2 3 of the recipe. How many cookies will he make?
๐ Show Clues
โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "2/3 OF the recipe"
๐ Numbers: 2 3 ร 36
๐ก Tip: "OF" almost always means multiply!
Skill: Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 2 3 ร 36
Step 2: Multiply: 2 ร 36 = 72
Step 3: Divide: 72 รท 3 = 24
Final Answer: 24 cookies
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Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
Problem 49
The basketball team practiced for 60 minutes. They spent 2 5 of the time doing drills. How many minutes were spent on drills?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "2/5 OF the time"
๐ Numbers: 2 5 ร 60
๐ฏ What type? Fraction of a whole = MULTIPLY
Skill: Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 2 5 ร 60
Step 2: Multiply: 2 ร 60 = 120
Step 3: Divide: 120 รท 5 = 24
Final Answer: 24 minutes on drills
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Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
Problem 50
A book has 150 pages. Amara has read 3 5 of the book. How many pages has she read?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "3/5 OF the book"
๐ Numbers: 3 5 ร 150
Skill: Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 3 5 ร 150
Step 2: Multiply: 3 ร 150 = 450
Step 3: Divide: 450 รท 5 = 90
Final Answer: 90 pages
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Fractions and Money
Problem 51
Kira saved $48. She spent 1 4 of her savings on a book. How much did the book cost?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "1/4 OF her savings"
๐ Numbers: 1 4 ร $48
๐ก Think: What's one quarter of $48?
Skill: Fractions and Money
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 1 4 ร 48 = 48 รท 4 = 12
Final Answer: $12
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Fractions and Money
Problem 52
Marcus earned $60 mowing lawns. He put 2 5 of his earnings into savings. How much did he save?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "2/5 OF his earnings"
๐ Numbers: 2 5 ร $60
Skill: Fractions and Money
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 2 5 ร 60
Step 2: 2 ร 60 = 120
Step 3: 120 รท 5 = 24
Final Answer: $24
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Fractions and Money
Problem 53
A skateboard costs $80. The store is having a sale for 1 4 off. How much money will you save with the discount?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "1/4 OFF" means find 1/4 of the price
๐ Numbers: 1 4 ร $80
โ ๏ธ Watch out: This asks for the SAVINGS, not the sale price!
Skill: Fractions and Money (Discounts)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find 1 4 of $80
Step 2: 80 รท 4 = 20
Final Answer: $20 savings
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Fractions and Money
Problem 54
Four friends split a $36 dinner bill equally. Then one friend paid 1 3 of their share as a tip. How much tip did that friend leave?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "split equally" then "1/3 OF their share"
๐ Two steps: First divide $36 by 4, then find 1 3
๐ฏ What type? Multi-step with fractions and money
Skill: Fractions and Money (Multi-step)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find each person's share: $36 รท 4 = $9
Step 2: Find 1 3 of $9: 9 รท 3 = 3
Final Answer: $3 tip
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Unit Rates / Better Buy
Problem 55
A 6-pack of juice boxes costs $4.50. An 8-pack of the same juice costs $5.60. Which is the better buy?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "better buy" = compare unit prices
๐ Numbers: 6 for $4.50 vs. 8 for $5.60
๐ฏ Strategy: Find price PER juice box for each
Skill: Unit Rates / Better Buy
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Find unit price for 6-pack: $4.50 รท 6 = $0.75 each
Step 2: Find unit price for 8-pack: $5.60 รท 8 = $0.70 each
Step 3: Compare: $0.70 < $0.75
Final Answer: The 8-pack is the better buy ($0.70 vs $0.75 per box)
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Unit Rates / Better Buy
Problem 56
Store A sells 5 notebooks for $8.75. Store B sells 4 notebooks for $7.20. Which store has the better deal on notebooks?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "better deal" = lower unit price wins
๐ Numbers: 5 for $8.75 vs. 4 for $7.20
๐ฏ Strategy: Divide to find price per notebook
Skill: Unit Rates / Better Buy
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Store A: $8.75 รท 5 = $1.75 per notebook
Step 2: Store B: $7.20 รท 4 = $1.80 per notebook
Step 3: Compare: $1.75 < $1.80
Final Answer: Store A has the better deal ($1.75 vs $1.80 each)
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Unit Rates / Better Buy
Problem 57
Brand X cereal: 15 oz for $4.50. Brand Y cereal: 12 oz for $3.00. Which brand costs less per ounce?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "costs less per ounce"
๐ Numbers: 15 oz/$4.50 vs. 12 oz/$3.00
๐ฏ Strategy: Find price รท ounces
Skill: Unit Rates / Better Buy
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Brand X: $4.50 รท 15 = $0.30 per oz
Step 2: Brand Y: $3.00 รท 12 = $0.25 per oz
Step 3: Compare: $0.25 < $0.30
Final Answer: Brand Y costs less per ounce ($0.25 vs $0.30)
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Unit Rates / Better Buy
Problem 58
Maya can buy a 3-pack of tennis balls for $5.97 or a 4-pack for $7.96. If she wants to spend her money wisely, which should she buy?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key phrase: "spend money wisely" = find better value
๐ Numbers: 3 for $5.97 vs. 4 for $7.96
๐ฏ Strategy: Lower unit price = wiser choice
Skill: Unit Rates / Better Buy
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 3-pack: $5.97 รท 3 = $1.99 per ball
Step 2: 4-pack: $7.96 รท 4 = $1.99 per ball
Step 3: They're the same price per ball!
Final Answer: Either pack is equally wise - both cost $1.99 per ball!
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 59
The school cafeteria serves 325 students each day. How many meals do they serve in a 5-day school week?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "each day" for 5 days = repeated groups
๐ Numbers: 325 ร 5
๐ฏ What type? Equal groups = MULTIPLY
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 325 ร 5
Step 2: 5 ร 5 = 25 (write 5, carry 2)
Step 3: 5 ร 2 = 10, +2 = 12 (write 2, carry 1)
Step 4: 5 ร 3 = 15, +1 = 16
Final Answer: 1,625 meals
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 60
A theater has 28 rows of seats. Each row has 32 seats. How many people can the theater hold?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "rows" with "seats in each" = array
๐ Numbers: 28 ร 32
๐ฏ What type? Array/area model = MULTIPLY
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 28 ร 32
Step 2: 28 ร 2 = 56
Step 3: 28 ร 30 = 840
Step 4: Add: 56 + 840 = 896
Final Answer: 896 people
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 61
A factory produces 1,250 toys per hour. How many toys are produced in an 8-hour shift?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "per hour" for multiple hours = repeated addition
๐ Numbers: 1,250 ร 8
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 1,250 ร 8
Step 2: 8 ร 0 = 0
Step 3: 8 ร 5 = 40 (write 0, carry 4)
Step 4: 8 ร 2 = 16, +4 = 20 (write 0, carry 2)
Step 5: 8 ร 1 = 8, +2 = 10
Final Answer: 10,000 toys
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 62
There are 365 days in a year. How many days are in 12 years?
๐ Show Clues
โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "days in a year" ร number of years
๐ Numbers: 365 ร 12
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 365 ร 12
Step 2: 365 ร 2 = 730
Step 3: 365 ร 10 = 3,650
Step 4: Add: 730 + 3,650 = 4,380
Final Answer: 4,380 days
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 63
Each classroom at Lincoln Elementary has 24 desks. There are 18 classrooms. How many desks are there in total?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "each classroom has" ร number of classrooms
๐ Numbers: 24 ร 18
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 24 ร 18
Step 2: 24 ร 8 = 192
Step 3: 24 ร 10 = 240
Step 4: Add: 192 + 240 = 432
Final Answer: 432 desks
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 64
A bookstore ordered 45 boxes of books. Each box contains 36 books. How many books did they order?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "boxes" with "each contains" = groups
๐ Numbers: 45 ร 36
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 45 ร 36
Step 2: 45 ร 6 = 270
Step 3: 45 ร 30 = 1,350
Step 4: Add: 270 + 1,350 = 1,620
Final Answer: 1,620 books
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 65
A parking garage has 6 levels. Each level has 125 parking spaces. What is the total capacity of the garage?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "each level has" ร number of levels
๐ Numbers: 125 ร 6
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 125 ร 6
Step 2: 6 ร 5 = 30 (write 0, carry 3)
Step 3: 6 ร 2 = 12, +3 = 15 (write 5, carry 1)
Step 4: 6 ร 1 = 6, +1 = 7
Final Answer: 750 parking spaces
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Whole Number Multiplication
Problem 66
An apartment building has 15 floors with 24 apartments on each floor. How many apartments are in the building?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "on each floor" ร number of floors
๐ Numbers: 15 ร 24
Skill: Multi-digit Multiplication
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: 15 ร 24
Step 2: 15 ร 4 = 60
Step 3: 15 ร 20 = 300
Step 4: Add: 60 + 300 = 360
Final Answer: 360 apartments
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๐ Challenge Problems
Problem 67
A bakery made 84 cupcakes. They sold 2 3 of them in the morning and 1 4 of the original amount in the afternoon. How many cupcakes are left?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "sold" (subtract), "left" (what remains)
๐ Numbers: 84 total, 2 3 sold + 1 4 sold
๐ฏ Steps: Find each amount sold, add them, subtract from 84
Skill: Multi-step (Fractions ร Whole Numbers, then Subtraction)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Morning sales: 2 3 ร 84 = 168 รท 3 = 56 cupcakes
Step 2: Afternoon sales: 1 4 ร 84 = 84 รท 4 = 21 cupcakes
Step 3: Total sold: 56 + 21 = 77 cupcakes
Step 4: Remaining: 84 - 77 = 7 cupcakes
Final Answer: 7 cupcakes left
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๐ Challenge Problems
Problem 68
Jordan has a rectangular garden that is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. He wants to build a fence around it and also put a path down the middle (lengthwise). How many total feet of material does he need for the fence AND the path?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "around it" = perimeter, "path down the middle (lengthwise)" = length
๐ Numbers: 12 ft ร 8 ft rectangle
๐ฏ Steps: Find perimeter, add length of path
Skill: Multi-step (Perimeter + Addition)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Perimeter = 2(length) + 2(width)
Step 2: Perimeter = 2(12) + 2(8) = 24 + 16 = 40 feet
Step 3: Path length = 12 feet (lengthwise)
Step 4: Total: 40 + 12 = 52 feet
Final Answer: 52 feet of material
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๐ Challenge Problems
Problem 69
A movie theater has 25 rows with 18 seats each. On Friday, 3 5 of the seats were filled. How many seats were empty?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "rows ร seats" then "filled" vs "empty"
๐ Numbers: 25 ร 18, then 3 5 filled
๐ฏ Steps: Find total, find filled, subtract to get empty
๐ก Shortcut: If 3 5 filled, then 2 5 empty!
Skill: Multi-step (Multiplication, Fractions, Subtraction)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Total seats: 25 ร 18 = 450
Step 2: Filled: 3 5 ร 450 = 1,350 รท 5 = 270
Step 3: Empty: 450 - 270 = 180
OR use shortcut: 2 5 ร 450 = 900 รท 5 = 180 โ
Final Answer: 180 empty seats
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๐ Challenge Problems
Problem 70
Mia ran 21 2 miles on Monday, 33 4 miles on Wednesday, and 11 4 miles on Friday. Her goal is to run 10 miles per week. How many more miles does she need to run to meet her goal?
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โ Show Solution
๐ Problem Clues
๐ Key words: "how many more" = subtract from goal
๐ Numbers: 2 1 2 + 3 3 4 + 1 1 4 , goal = 10
๐ฏ Steps: Add mixed numbers, subtract from 10
Skill: Multi-step (Adding Mixed Numbers, Subtraction)
โ Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Convert to common denominator (4):
โข 2 1 2 = 2 2 4
โข 3 3 4 stays the same
โข 1 1 4 stays the same
Step 2: Add: 2 + 3 + 1 = 6 whole, 2 4 + 3 4 + 1 4 = 6 4 = 12 4 = 11 2
Step 3: Total: 6 + 11 2 = 71 2 miles
Step 4: Remaining: 10 - 71 2 = 21 2 miles
Final Answer: 2 1 2 more miles needed
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๐ Congratulations! ๐
๐ โญ ๐ฏ
You've completed all 70 word problems!
๐ Skills You Practiced:
Area & Volume & Surface Area
Simplifying Fractions with GCF
Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Adding Mixed Numbers
Finding LCM
Multiplying Fractions ร Whole Numbers
Fractions and Money
Unit Rates & Better Buy
Multi-digit Multiplication
Multi-step Problem Solving
Keep practicing and you'll become a word problem master! ๐ช