Multi-Step Word Problems Worksheets
Choose operations to solve two-step quantity problems.
Before you begin
Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.
Worked example
A store receives 7 boxes of 24 notebooks each. It sells 50 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
- First find the total: 7 × 24 = 168.
- Subtract the number sold: 168 − 50.
Answer: 118 notebooks
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A store receives 5 boxes of 16 notebooks each. It sells 40 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
2
A store receives 10 boxes of 9 notebooks each. It sells 33 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
3
A store receives 10 boxes of 20 notebooks each. It sells 4 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
4
A store receives 9 boxes of 13 notebooks each. It sells 49 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
5
A store receives 8 boxes of 27 notebooks each. It sells 51 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
6
A store receives 12 boxes of 27 notebooks each. It sells 106 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
Answer Key
1. 40 notebooks2. 57 notebooks3. 196 notebooks4. 68 notebooks5. 165 notebooks6. 218 notebooks