Sheet # 644 Multistep
Name_________________________Date:_____________
Explain and Show Your Work.
1) A teacher had 50 pencils. He kept 14 pencils for himself and divided the rest equally among his students. Each student got 3 pencils. Find the number of students.
2) While diving in the ocean, Mrs. Sumati found 326 seashells. She kept 46 shells for herself. She divided the rest of the seashells equally among her 7 grandchildren. How many seashells did each grandchild receive?
3) Bob saves $25 per month. If his father will give him $40, how many months will it take until he has enough money to buy the $115 tennis shoes he wants?
4) Allison earns $3.00 a week for allowance. She plans to spend 50¢ each week and save the rest. She wants to buy the newest Harry Potter book.The book costs $25.00. How many weeks will it take her to save enough money to buy the book?
Answer for sheet # 644
1) 12 students
2) 40 seashells
3) 3 months
4) 10 weeks