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Multi-Step Word Problems - Worksheet 7 - 4th Grade

Medium

Choose operations to solve two-step quantity problems.

medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.

12 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: addition, subtraction, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 4th Grade students practicing multi-step word problems. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.

  • Choose operations to solve two-step quantity problems.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: A store receives 7 boxes of 24 notebooks each. It sells 50 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
Solution Steps:
  1. First find the total: 7 × 24 = 168.
  2. Subtract the number sold: 168 − 50.
Answer: 118 notebooks
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
A store receives 5 boxes of 29 notebooks each. It sells 89 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
2
A store receives 12 boxes of 9 notebooks each. It sells 92 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
3
A store receives 6 boxes of 9 notebooks each. It sells 4 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
4
A store receives 12 boxes of 30 notebooks each. It sells 191 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
5
A store receives 7 boxes of 20 notebooks each. It sells 85 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
6
A store receives 10 boxes of 25 notebooks each. It sells 105 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
7
A store receives 7 boxes of 27 notebooks each. It sells 69 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
8
A store receives 7 boxes of 10 notebooks each. It sells 52 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
9
A store receives 11 boxes of 16 notebooks each. It sells 32 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
10
A store receives 12 boxes of 10 notebooks each. It sells 55 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
11
A store receives 7 boxes of 10 notebooks each. It sells 8 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?
12
A store receives 9 boxes of 25 notebooks each. It sells 19 notebooks. How many notebooks remain?

Answer Key

1. 56 notebooks2. 16 notebooks3. 50 notebooks4. 169 notebooks5. 55 notebooks6. 145 notebooks7. 120 notebooks8. 18 notebooks9. 144 notebooks10. 65 notebooks11. 62 notebooks12. 206 notebooks

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