Sheet # 229/Multistep Word Problems
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1. Fred walked 5 miles on Saturday and 15 miles on Sunday. He walked 37 miles the whole week. How many miles did he walk Monday through Friday?
2. Fred gave three of his friends cookies. Each friend was given 5 cookies. How many cookies were left from a pack of 34?
3. Pam spent 180 minutes cleaning house. She spent 25 minutes of this time picking up toys. She also spent 30 minutes mopping floors. How much time did she spend on the other chores?
4. Demarcus went to Carolwinds with his uncle. They spent 25 minutes riding the roller coaster, 14 minutes eating ice cream, and 40 minutes listening to a concert. If he spent 3 hours altogether in the park, how much time did he spend on the other rides?
5. Sam bought 3 packs of hamburger. Each pack cost $5.40 and he gave the clerk $20. How much change did he get back?
Answers for sheet # 229
1) 37 - ( 5 + 15) = 17 miles
2) 34 - ( 3 x 5 ) = 19 cookies
3) 160 - 30 - 25 = 105 minutes
4) 25 + 14 + 40 = 79 minutes
180 - 79 = 101 minutes
5) $5.40 x 3 = $16.20
$20 - $16.20 - $3.80