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Year 3 maths · T.3 · Two-Step Problems

Two-step word problems with multiplication

Read the story, decide what to do first, and write the answer.

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  1. A school orders 4 packs with 12 juice boxes in each. 14 juice boxes are used in the first week. How many juice boxes are left?

    Answer: 34 juice boxes

  2. A school orders 2 trays with 17 muffins in each. 10 muffins are used in the first week. How many muffins are left?

    Answer: 24 muffins

  3. A school orders 4 packs with 15 juice boxes in each. 24 juice boxes are used in the first week. How many juice boxes are left?

    Answer: 36 juice boxes

Tip: Read the story, decide what to do first, and write the answer.

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