Year 5 Word Problems
Solve multi-step problems involving percentages, fractions, speed, and large numbers.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
A box of 12 muffins costs £6. Per muffin?
- £0.50
- £2
- £6
- £72
Answer: £0.50. 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5.
ProCompare and infer.
Ben buys 4 packs of stickers at £2.85 each. Change from £20?
- £8.60
- £11.40
- £17.15
- £12.00
Answer: £8.60. 11.40 cost; 20 − 11.40 = 8.60.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Ella's mean score over 4 tests is 80. After test 5, her mean is 82. Score on test 5?
- 90
- 82
- 80
- 10
Answer: 90. Total target 410; current 320; need 90.
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- What is covered in Year 5 Word Problems?
- Solve multi-step problems involving percentages, fractions, speed, and large numbers. Key skills include Percentages Word Problems, Speed Distance Time.
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