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Multi-step addition and subtraction word problems

Work through ten stories with several changes or an unknown total. Choose whole-number practice or a set including decimals and money, with space to show intermediate steps.

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Track quantities through several additions and subtractions without losing their meaning.

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Nora saves $18.50, adds $7.25, and spends $9.80 on a book. How much money is left?

$18.50 + $7.25 − $9.80 = $15.95.

Find the money available after saving, then subtract the expense. Keep dollars and cents aligned.

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  • Make a running total and label every change.
  • Write one intermediate result on each line.
  • Use money examples to connect hundredths with cents.

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Math SheetNameScore/ 10TeacherDateMulti-Step Addition and Subtraction Word ProblemsRead each story carefully. Use the relevant facts to find the requested quantity.1. School activity fund — A fund has $101. It pays $29 for supplies and $5 for transport. How much remains?2. Savings account — Savings begin at $138, increase by $16, then decrease by $14. What is the new balance?3. Inventory reconciliation — Two recorded parts are 174 items and 27 items. After 21 items is accounted for elsewhere, what quantity isstill needed?4. Hiking route — A route has sections of 159 meters and 25 meters. A traveler has completed 23 meters. How much remains?5. Store purchase — A payment is $52. A coupon adds $11 in savings, while the price with tax is $47. How much change remains?6. Community grant — A fund has $141. It pays $24 for supplies and $12 for transport. How much remains?7. Travel fund — Savings begin at $161, increase by $24, then decrease by $23. What is the new balance?math-sheet.comPage 1 / 2
Math SheetNameScore/ 10TeacherDateMulti-Step Addition and Subtraction Word ProblemsRead each story carefully. Use the relevant facts to find the requested quantity.8. Supply count — Two recorded parts are 177 items and 17 items. After 13 items is accounted for elsewhere, what quantity is stillneeded?9. Cycling route — A route has sections of 158 meters and 27 meters. A traveler has completed 10 meters. How much remains?10. Meal bill — A payment is $75. A coupon adds $15 in savings, while the price with tax is $69. How much change remains?math-sheet.comPage 2 / 2

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