Multi-Step Word Problems - ISEE Lower Level: Quantitative Reasoning
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What is the total weight if one box is $8$ lb and another is $3$ lb heavier, and you have $2$ of each box?
What is the total weight if one box is $8$ lb and another is $3$ lb heavier, and you have $2$ of each box?
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$38$ lb. Determine the second box's weight by adding $3$ lb to the first, then sum for two of each.
$38$ lb. Determine the second box's weight by adding $3$ lb to the first, then sum for two of each.
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What is the final score if you start with $35$ points, lose $12$, then gain $3$ times $5$ points?
What is the final score if you start with $35$ points, lose $12$, then gain $3$ times $5$ points?
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$38$ points. Subtract the lost points from the starting score, then add the product of the gains.
$38$ points. Subtract the lost points from the starting score, then add the product of the gains.
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What is the total money earned if you earn $\$8$ per hour for $3$ hours, then spend $$5$?
What is the total money earned if you earn $\$8$ per hour for $3$ hours, then spend $$5$?
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$\$19$. Multiply the hourly rate by hours worked, then subtract the amount spent.
$\$19$. Multiply the hourly rate by hours worked, then subtract the amount spent.
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What is the total number of points in $3$ games if you score $12$ each game, then get a bonus of $5$ points total?
What is the total number of points in $3$ games if you score $12$ each game, then get a bonus of $5$ points total?
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$41$ points. Multiply the score per game by the number of games, then add the total bonus points.
$41$ points. Multiply the score per game by the number of games, then add the total bonus points.
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What is the number of students per bus if $96$ students go on a trip using $6$ buses, then $2$ buses are canceled?
What is the number of students per bus if $96$ students go on a trip using $6$ buses, then $2$ buses are canceled?
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$24$ students per bus. Divide the total students by the number of remaining buses after cancellations.
$24$ students per bus. Divide the total students by the number of remaining buses after cancellations.
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What is the total price if $5$ tickets cost $\$6$ each and there is a one-time fee of $$4$?
What is the total price if $5$ tickets cost $\$6$ each and there is a one-time fee of $$4$?
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$\$34$. Multiply the number of tickets by the price per ticket, then add the one-time fee.
$\$34$. Multiply the number of tickets by the price per ticket, then add the one-time fee.
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What is the total number of minutes in $2$ hours, minus $15$ minutes, plus $10$ minutes?
What is the total number of minutes in $2$ hours, minus $15$ minutes, plus $10$ minutes?
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$115$ minutes. Convert hours to minutes, subtract the given minutes, then add the additional minutes.
$115$ minutes. Convert hours to minutes, subtract the given minutes, then add the additional minutes.
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What is the total number of marbles if you have $18$, then get $\frac{1}{2}$ as many more, then lose $3$?
What is the total number of marbles if you have $18$, then get $\frac{1}{2}$ as many more, then lose $3$?
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$24$ marbles. Add half the initial marbles to the starting amount, then subtract those lost.
$24$ marbles. Add half the initial marbles to the starting amount, then subtract those lost.
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What is the number of apples left if you pick $36$ apples, use $\frac{1}{3}$ of them, then give away $4$ more?
What is the number of apples left if you pick $36$ apples, use $\frac{1}{3}$ of them, then give away $4$ more?
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$20$ apples. Subtract one-third of the picked apples, then subtract the additional apples given away.
$20$ apples. Subtract one-third of the picked apples, then subtract the additional apples given away.
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What is the total number of pencils in $4$ boxes of $12$ pencils each, after giving away $10$ pencils?
What is the total number of pencils in $4$ boxes of $12$ pencils each, after giving away $10$ pencils?
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$38$ pencils. Multiply the number of boxes by pencils per box, then subtract those given away.
$38$ pencils. Multiply the number of boxes by pencils per box, then subtract those given away.
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What is the total time in minutes for $1$ hour $20$ minutes plus $35$ minutes?
What is the total time in minutes for $1$ hour $20$ minutes plus $35$ minutes?
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$115$ minutes. Convert the hour to minutes, then add the additional minutes given.
$115$ minutes. Convert the hour to minutes, then add the additional minutes given.
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What is the final temperature if it starts at $15^\circ$ and drops $7^\circ$, then rises $4^\circ$?
What is the final temperature if it starts at $15^\circ$ and drops $7^\circ$, then rises $4^\circ$?
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$12^\circ$. Subtract the temperature drop from the initial value, then add the subsequent rise.
$12^\circ$. Subtract the temperature drop from the initial value, then add the subsequent rise.
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What is the total distance if you walk $2$ miles each day for $5$ days, then $3$ more miles on Saturday?
What is the total distance if you walk $2$ miles each day for $5$ days, then $3$ more miles on Saturday?
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$13$ miles. Multiply the daily distance by the number of days and add the extra distance walked.
$13$ miles. Multiply the daily distance by the number of days and add the extra distance walked.
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What is the change from $\$20$ after buying $2$ items at $$7$ each and $1$ item at $\$3$?
What is the change from $\$20$ after buying $2$ items at $$7$ each and $1$ item at $\$3$?
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$\$3$. Calculate the total cost by multiplying quantities by prices, then subtract from the payment to find change.
$\$3$. Calculate the total cost by multiplying quantities by prices, then subtract from the payment to find change.
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What is the total cost if you buy $3$ notebooks at $\$4$ each and a pen for $$2$?
What is the total cost if you buy $3$ notebooks at $\$4$ each and a pen for $$2$?
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$\$14$. Multiply the number of notebooks by their unit price and add the cost of the pen to find the total.
$\$14$. Multiply the number of notebooks by their unit price and add the cost of the pen to find the total.
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What is the total cost after a discount if a $\$40$ item is reduced by $$7$, then you buy $2$ of them?
What is the total cost after a discount if a $\$40$ item is reduced by $$7$, then you buy $2$ of them?
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$\$66$. Subtract the discount from the original price per item, then multiply by the quantity purchased.
$\$66$. Subtract the discount from the original price per item, then multiply by the quantity purchased.
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What is the total number of cookies if you bake $24$, then bake $\frac{1}{2}$ as many more, then eat $6$?
What is the total number of cookies if you bake $24$, then bake $\frac{1}{2}$ as many more, then eat $6$?
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$30$ cookies. Add half the initial batch to the baked amount, then subtract those eaten.
$30$ cookies. Add half the initial batch to the baked amount, then subtract those eaten.
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What is the total amount saved if you save $\$9$ each week for $4$ weeks, then spend $$10$, then save $\$6$ more?
What is the total amount saved if you save $\$9$ each week for $4$ weeks, then spend $$10$, then save $\$6$ more?
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$\$32$. Multiply the weekly savings by the number of weeks, subtract the spent amount, then add the extra savings.
$\$32$. Multiply the weekly savings by the number of weeks, subtract the spent amount, then add the extra savings.
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