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5th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems worksheets

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Multi-Step Word Problems

Grade 5 Math Worksheet

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Write the answer on the line.

A baker makes 9 trays of 19 muffins. She sells 68 of the muffins. How many muffins are left?
A ribbon is 88 feet long. Mia uses 11 feet. She cuts the rest into 7 equal pieces. How many feet long is each piece?
A store has 7 shelves with 41 books on each shelf. It sells 63 books and then gets 59 new books. How many books does the store have now?
A farmer picks 9 crates with 18 apples in each crate. He packs the apples into bags of 6. How many bags does he fill?
A train has 10 cars with 75 seats in each car. 115 seats are taken. How many seats are empty?
A pool already holds 128 gallons. A hose adds 14 gallons each minute for 14 minutes. How many gallons are in the pool now?

5th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems worksheet 1 – printable PDF — Download PDF: 1 2 3 4 5 6

About this worksheet

Real problems rarely take one step. A child reads a short story, finds a total or a share, and then uses it for a second step to reach the answer. This fifth grade sheet has six separate two-step stories that use multiplication, division, addition and subtraction with whole numbers, each answered on its own line.

Because the stories differ, a child has to decide the operations each time instead of repeating one pattern. Each version has different stories and numbers, and the answer key gives all six answers.

What your child will learn

Read a story for the numbers
Choose the operation for each step
Use the first answer in the second step
Check that an answer makes sense

Common Core standard: 5.NBT.B.5

Worked example

A baker makes 6 trays of 24 muffins: 6 × 24 = 144. She sells 87, so 144 − 87 = 57 are left.

Common mistake

Stopping after the first step, or using a number from the story when the first answer was needed.

Helpful hint

Underline the numbers. Find the first thing the story lets you work out, then use it in the second step.

Next skill: Add and Subtract Decimals Earlier: Write and Interpret Expressions

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with multi-step word problems?

Stopping after the first step, or using a number from the story when the first answer was needed.

How can I help my child with multi-step word problems?

Underline the numbers. Find the first thing the story lets you work out, then use it in the second step.

Are these 5th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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