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Mixed operation word problems worksheets

Choose addition/subtraction, addition/multiplication, multiplication/division or all four operations. Set the digit range, number wording and extra information for ten stories.

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Read the story, identify the requested quantity and show your reasoning. Include the correct unit in your answer.

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Choose a mathematical model independently when several operations are possible.

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A shop has 56 notebooks in boxes of 8. How many boxes are there?

56 ÷ 8 = 7 boxes.

The total and the amount in each box are known. Divide to find the number of boxes, even when the worksheet also contains addition, subtraction and multiplication questions.

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  • Start with two operations before selecting all four.
  • Ask for a model or equation before accepting a numerical answer.
  • Use extra data to practice relevance only after the arithmetic is familiar.

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Math SheetNameScore/ 10TeacherDateMixed Operation Word ProblemsRead each story carefully. Use the relevant facts to find the requested quantity.1. A supply room began with 36 items. After 20 items were used, how many items remain?2. A supply room began with 28 items. After 4 items were used, how many items remain?3. There are 32 equal groups with 13 items in each group. How many items are there altogether?4. A supply room began with 46 items. After 25 items were used, how many items remain?5. There are 19 equal groups with 30 items in each group. How many items are there altogether?6. A community shelf held 35 items. Volunteers added 10 items. How many items are there now?7. 1036 items are shared equally among 28 groups. How many items does each group receive?math-sheet.comPage 1 / 2
Math SheetNameScore/ 10TeacherDateMixed Operation Word ProblemsRead each story carefully. Use the relevant facts to find the requested quantity.8. 1710 items are shared equally among 45 groups. How many items does each group receive?9. A community shelf held 29 items. Volunteers added 11 items. How many items are there now?10. There are 36 equal groups with 39 items in each group. How many items are there altogether?math-sheet.comPage 2 / 2

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