4th Grade Multistep Word Problems Test with Point Values (PDF)

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This grade 4 multistep problems test for 4th Grade covers multistep word problems (Common Core 4.OA.A.3), with a free PDF to print.

This 20-point test checks multistep word problems (Common Core 4.OA.A.3). Work alone, write equations with letters where asked, and show every step. You have 45 minutes.

Time and points

About this test
  • Grade: Grade 4
  • Chapter: Multistep Word Problems
  • Standards: 4.OA.A.3
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Grade 4 multistep problems test: questions

Question 1 – Bakery trays [2 pts]

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6 trays of 18 muffins.

A bakery makes 6 trays of 18 muffins. It sells 75 muffins. Write an equation with the letter m for the number of muffins left and solve it.

Question 2 – Beads in bags [2 pts]

Mei has 96 beads. She puts the beads equally into 8 bags. Then she adds 5 more beads to each bag. How many beads are in each bag now?

Question 3 – Camp cabins [2 pts]

A camp has 100 campers. Each cabin sleeps 7 campers. How many cabins are needed so that every camper has a bed?

Question 4 – Estimate and solve [2 pts]

Diego buys 4 tickets at $38 each and a snack for $17. Estimate the total by rounding each price to the nearest ten dollars. Then find the exact total.

Question 5 – Saving money [2 pts]

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Sofia saved $45. Her brother saved 4 times as much.

Sofia saved $45. Her brother saved 4 times as much as Sofia. How much did they save together?

Question 6 – Money left [2 pts]

Jamal had $120. He spent $36 on a book and $18 each on 3 games. Write an equation with the letter m for the money he has left and solve it.

Question 7 – Peach crates [3 pts]

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3 crates of 48 peaches. 25 peaches are spoiled.

A farm stand has 3 crates with 48 peaches in each crate. Twenty-five peaches are spoiled. The good peaches are packed in bags of 8.

  1. How many peaches were in the crates before any spoiled? (1 point)
  2. How many good peaches are there? (1 point)
  3. How many full bags can be packed, and how many peaches are left over? (1 point)

Question 8 – Is it reasonable? [3 pts]

Aisha says that 7 × 38 + 24 = 400.

  1. Estimate 7 × 38 + 24 by rounding 38 to 40 and 24 to 20. (1 point)
  2. Decide whether Aisha’s answer is reasonable. Explain. (1 point)
  3. Find the correct value. (1 point)

Question 9 – Juice pouches [2 pts]

A snack stand has 5 boxes with 36 juice pouches in each box. The stand sells 148 pouches. The rest are shared equally among 4 teams. How many pouches does each team get?

See the solutions: Multistep Word Problems test solutions

Key facts behind this grade 4 multistep problems test

Key facts
  • A multistep problem uses two or more of the four operations.
  • Use a letter for the unknown and write an equation, such as b = 6 × 24 − 37.
  • Solve one step at a time and write units with each answer.
  • Interpret a remainder by rereading the question: drop it, round up, or use it as the answer.
  • Check with estimation by rounding the numbers and doing the same steps.

How to use this grade 4 multistep problems test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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