Multi-Step Word Problems for Class 4 - All Operations Practice Worksheet

Advanced word problem worksheet for Class 4 with 16 challenging questions. Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with larger numbers. Includes multi-step problems and complete answer key.

Advanced Word Problem Solving

How to Choose the Right Operation

Addition: Combining amounts, "total", "altogether", "sum", "in all"

Subtraction: Taking away, "difference", "left", "remaining", "how many more"

Multiplication: Equal groups, "each", "per", "times", "product"

Division: Sharing equally, "divide", "distribute", "each group gets", "quotient"

For Multi-Step Problems: Break the problem into smaller steps. Do multiplication/division first, then addition/subtraction (unless there are brackets).

Solved Example

Problem: A factory produces 1,248 pencils every day. They pack 24 pencils in each box. If 35 boxes are shipped to stores, how many boxes are left in the factory?

Solution:

Step 1: 1248 ÷ 24 = 52 boxes (total boxes made)

Step 2: 52 - 35 = 17 boxes (boxes remaining)

Answer: 17 boxes left

Keywords: "pack 24 each" = divide, "shipped" = subtract

Sample Practice Problems

A bookstore has 1,245 books in Hindi and 1,387 books in English. How many books are there in total?

A factory produces 145 toys every hour. How many toys will it produce in 12 hours?

A textile shop had 3,456 meters of cloth. They sold 1,289 meters in January and 987 meters in February. How many meters of cloth are left?

In a school, there are 456 students in Class 4A and 524 students in Class 4B. If they are divided equally into 14 groups for a sports event, how many students will be in each group?

A factory produces 1,875 chocolates per day. They pack 25 chocolates in each box. If 48 boxes are shipped to stores on Monday, how many boxes are left in the factory?

A bookstore had 3,456 books. On Monday, they sold 876 books. On Tuesday, they received a new shipment of 45 cartons with 48 books in each carton. How many books does the bookstore have now?

Scoring Guide

14-16 correct: Excellent! You've mastered all operations with larger numbers. Ready for Class 5 challenges!

11-13 correct: Very Good! Focus on multi-step problems in Part C. Remember: Do operations in order - multiply/divide first, then add/subtract.

7-10 correct: Good Progress! Work on breaking problems into clear steps, writing each calculation separately, and checking if answer makes sense.

Below 7: Keep Practicing! Review basic operations with 3-digit numbers first. Practice identifying keywords. Use number line or drawings to visualize problems.

Pro Tips for Multi-Step Problems

Read carefully and identify all the operations needed

Write down each step separately before solving

Do multiplication/division before addition/subtraction

Check if your answer is reasonable in the context of the problem

Look for keywords: "total" = add, "remaining" = subtract, "each" = multiply or divide

For problems with large numbers, estimate the answer first to verify your calculation

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