Year 4 Word Problems
Solve multi-step problems involving money, time, and measures with larger numbers.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
A ruler costs 5p. How much do 3 rulers cost?
- 15p
- 5p
- 20p
- 10p
Answer: 15p. 3 × 5p = 15p.
ProCompare and infer.
A film starts at 14:35 and lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. When does it end?
- 15:55
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:20
Answer: 16:20. 14:35 + 1 hour = 15:35. 15:35 + 45 minutes = 16:20.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A coach travels at 80 km/h for 2 hours, then at 30 km/h for 1 hour. What is the total distance?
- 330 km
- 190 km
- 160 km
- 220 km
Answer: 190 km. Leg 1: 80 × 2 = 160 km. Leg 2: 30 × 1 = 30 km. Total: 160 + 30 = 190 km.
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- Solve multi-step problems involving money, time, and measures with larger numbers. Key skills include Money, Time.
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