Daily Decisions Math Worksheet
Life Skills Math Applied Word Problems
Daily Decisions: 2-Step Problems
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2-Step Strategy:
1 Solve the first part.
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2 Use that answer to find the final total.
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Campus Cafe: Marcus has $15. He buys a sandwich for $6 and a smoothie for $4. How much money does Marcus have left?
A Step 1: Total spent Add food costs
$ ___ + $ ___ = $ ___
B Step 2: Money left Subtract from $15
$ 15 - $ ___ = $ ___
Final Answer: Marcus has $ left.
2
Weekly Hours: Aaliyah works a 4-hour shift at the rec center. Then she volunteers for 2 hours at the shelter. If her weekly goal is 10 hours, how many more hours does she need?
A Step 1: Hours so far Add completed hours
___ + ___ = ___ hours
B Step 2: Hours needed Subtract from 10
10 - ___ = ___ hours
Final Answer: Aaliyah needs more hours.
3
Earning & Spending: Jordan earned $12 helping neighbors on Saturday and $8 on Sunday. Then he bought a phone charger for $9. How much money does Jordan have left?
A Step 1: Total earned Add weekend pay
$ ___ + $ ___ = $ ___
B Step 2: Money left Subtract $9 purchase
$ ___ - $ 9 = $ ___
Final Answer: Jordan has $ left.
Part 2
Daily Decisions: More Real-World Scenarios
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Free Time Budget: Elena has 8 hours of free time on Saturday. She spends 2 hours at the gym and 3 hours watching a movie with friends. How many hours of free time does she have left?
A Step 1: Total hours used Add activities
___ + ___ = ___ hours
B Step 2: Hours remaining Subtract from 8
8 - ___ = ___ hours
Final Answer: Elena has hours of free time left.
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Thrift Store Shopping: Tariq brings a $20 bill to a thrift shop. He finds a jacket for $11 and a knit beanie for $5. How much change will Tariq receive?
A Step 1: Total cost of items Add clothes
$ 11 + $ 5 = $ ___
B Step 2: Change received Subtract from $20
$ 20 - $ ___ = $ ___
Final Answer: Tariq will receive $ in change.
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Bus & Lunch Budget: Maya needs $6 for her student bus pass and $7 for school lunch. She currently has $9 saved. How much more money does Maya need?
A Step 1: Total money needed Add pass and lunch
$ ___ + $ ___ = $ ___
B Step 2: Extra needed Subtract her $9
$ ___ - $ 9 = $ ___
Final Answer: Maya needs $ more.
Self-Check:
Solved Step 1 first Used Step 1 in Step 2 Wrote final answer with units