Mastering PEMDAS: Fun Word Problems for Grade 5

A baker made 12 dozen cookies. If he puts them in boxes of 6 cookies each, how many boxes does he need? (12 x 12) ÷ 6 = ?

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Sarah has 5 packs of stickers. Each pack contains 8 stickers. If she gives away 10 stickers, how many does she have left? (5 x 8) - 10 = ?

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A farmer has 20 apples and buys 15 more. He then gives away 10 apples. How many apples does he have now? (20 + 15) - 10 = ?

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In a classroom, there are 4 groups of students. Each group has 6 students. If 2 students leave, how many students are left? (4 x 6) - 2 = ?

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A toy store sells 3 types of toys. If each type has 5 toys and the store receives 10 more toys, how many toys are there in total? (3 x 5) + 10 = ?

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Emma read 3 books in January and 4 books in February. If she plans to read 5 more books in March, how many books will she have read in total? (3 + 4) + 5 = ?

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A gardener plants 5 rows of flowers. Each row has 8 flowers. If 3 flowers die, how many flowers are still alive? (5 x 8) - 3 = ?

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A pizza place sells 4 sizes of pizzas. If each size has 3 toppings and they add 2 more toppings, how many toppings are there in total? (4 x 3) + 2 = ?

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A library has 10 shelves. If each shelf holds 15 books and 5 books are checked out, how many books are left? (10 x 15) - 5 = ?

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A school has 6 classes with 25 students each. If 10 students transfer to another school, how many students are left? (6 x 25) - 10 = ?

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