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Grade 8–9Common Core (CCSS) · Math: problem solving

Multi-step Math Ages 14–16 — Worksheets with Answers

Practise everyday problems in several steps, with space for working and a separate answer key.

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Multi-step everyday problems · 14-16 years

Name: ____________________

Worked example

  1. Read the whole text and underline the numbers and what is asked.
  2. Split into steps. Example: 2 adults · 300 + 1 child · 150 = 750, then 10 % off: 750 · 0.9 = 675.
  3. Check that the answer is reasonable and has the right unit (money, km/h, °C).
Example: how to solve it
1.

On a winter morning it is −7 °C. The temperature rises by 1 °C per hour for 4 hours. In the evening it then falls by 6 °C. What is the temperature in the evening? Answer with the correct unit.

2.

Sara drives 110 km on the motorway in 1 hours and then 50 km on country roads in 1 hours. What was the average speed for the whole trip? Answer with the correct unit.

3.

A family is going to a concert. An adult ticket costs 48 kr and a child ticket 15 kr. They buy 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. The family gets a 20 % discount on the total. How much do they pay? Answer with the correct unit.

4.

Alex drives 200 km on the motorway in 2 hours and then 120 km on country roads in 2 hours. What was the average speed for the whole trip? Answer with the correct unit.

5.

On a winter morning it is −6 °C. The temperature rises by 1 °C per hour for 5 hours. In the evening it then falls by 5 °C. What is the temperature in the evening? Answer with the correct unit.

6.

Lina drives at 90 km/h for 2.5 hours. The car uses 6 litres of petrol per 100 km and petrol costs 1.6 kr per litre. How much does the petrol for the trip cost? Answer with the correct unit.

Answer key

  1. 1. −9 °C
  2. 2. 80 km/h
  3. 3. 100.8 kr
  4. 4. 80 km/h
  5. 5. −6 °C
  6. 6. 21.6 kr

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Multi-step everyday problems
Age
14–16 years
Difficulty
Easy
Number of tasks
6
Task format
Word problems
Paper size
US Letter
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  1. Choose the exercise type multi-step everyday problems.
  2. Pick age group 12–14 or 14–16, difficulty and calculations, word problems or a mix.
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Every worksheet contains only word problems requiring several calculations. Pupils combine percentages, costs, speed and temperature changes, choose operations and show intermediate calculations. Six problems are selected by default, each with generous working space. The answer key is calculated by the website, so it always matches the tasks. No sign-up is needed and no personal data is collected.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pick the right level?
Choose an age or grade in step 2. Start easier if the pupil is unsure – you can switch anytime and get new problems instantly.
Can I see the problems before printing?
Yes. The sheet shows exactly the problems that will print. Click New problems to swap them.
How do I include an answer key?
Turn on Answer key in the last step. It prints on its own page after the problems, with the same numbering.
What does the question mark next to a problem do?
It opens a step-by-step explanation of the method on screen. It is not printed and does not reveal the answer.
Which ages is this sheet for?
It is intended for ages 14–16 and contains only multi-step problems.
Is there room for working?
Yes, each problem has a large working space, with answers on a separate page.

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