Two-step word problems Transitional Reasoning Download PDF
5 Math practice questions on Two-step word problems. Questions that build towards applied reasoning.
Questions
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A wildlife sanctuary planted saplings along two riverbanks to prevent soil erosion. Volunteers planted 348 saplings along the north bank. They planted 76 more saplings along the south bank than along the north bank. How many saplings did the volunteers plant in total along both riverbanks?
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An agricultural cooperative packed a total of 450 crates of citrus fruit for export. Records show that 265 of these were crates of oranges, and all remaining crates were filled with grapefruits. How many more crates of oranges than grapefruits did the cooperative pack?
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A regional distribution warehouse started the day with 520 solar lanterns in its active inventory. During the morning shift, workers dispatched 184 lanterns to fulfill online orders, and during the afternoon shift, a delivery of 147 lanterns arrived and was added to the stock. How many solar lanterns were available in the warehouse's active inventory at the end of the day?
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A community center gymnasium has a maximum occupancy capacity of 320 people. During a weekend basketball game, 142 spectators enter through the north entrance and 119 spectators enter through the south entrance. How many additional people can enter the gymnasium before reaching the maximum capacity?
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A school library received 145 books during the first week of a donation drive. In the second week, it received 38 fewer books than it did in the first week. If 65 of all the collected books were donated to elementary classrooms and the rest were placed on the library shelves, how many books were placed on the library shelves?