Grade 8–9Curriculum · Maths: problem solving
Multi-step Maths Ages 14–16 — Worksheets with Answers
Practise everyday problems in several steps, with space for working and a separate answer key.
A ready worksheet is waiting below — print it as is or change the settings.
Step 1 of 4
Choose a topic
Your choices
- Exercise type
- Multi-step everyday problems
- Age
- 14–16 years
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Number of tasks
- 6
- Task format
- Word problems
- Paper size
- A4
Your choices
- Exercise type
- Multi-step everyday problems
- Age
- 14–16 years
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Number of tasks
- 6
- Task format
- Word problems
- Paper size
- A4
More options
Multi-step everyday problems · 14-16 years
Name: ____________________On a winter morning it is −7 °C. The temperature rises by 1 °C per hour for 4 hours. In the evening it then falls by 6 °C. What is the temperature in the evening? Answer with the correct unit.
Sara drives 110 km on the motorway in 1 hours and then 50 km on country roads in 1 hours. What was the average speed for the whole trip? Answer with the correct unit.
A family is going to a concert. An adult ticket costs 48 kr and a child ticket 15 kr. They buy 2 adult tickets and 2 child tickets. The family gets a 20 % discount on the total. How much do they pay? Answer with the correct unit.
Alex drives 200 km on the motorway in 2 hours and then 120 km on country roads in 2 hours. What was the average speed for the whole trip? Answer with the correct unit.
On a winter morning it is −6 °C. The temperature rises by 1 °C per hour for 5 hours. In the evening it then falls by 5 °C. What is the temperature in the evening? Answer with the correct unit.
Lina drives at 90 km/h for 2.5 hours. The car uses 6 litres of petrol per 100 km and petrol costs 1.6 kr per litre. How much does the petrol for the trip cost? Answer with the correct unit.
Answer key
- 1. −9 °C
- 2. 80 km/h
- 3. 100.8 kr
- 4. 80 km/h
- 5. −6 °C
- 6. 21.6 kr
How to use the tool
- Choose the exercise type multi-step everyday problems.
- Pick age group 12–14 or 14–16, difficulty and calculations, word problems or a mix.
- Print or save as PDF. “Create New Version” gives new numbers with a matching answer key.
About this generator
Every worksheet contains only word problems requiring several calculations. Pupils combine percentages, costs, speed and temperature changes, choose operations and show intermediate calculations. Six problems are selected by default, each with generous working space. The answer key is calculated by the website, so it always matches the tasks. No sign-up is needed and no personal data is collected.
Popular uses
- Multi-step problem solving
- Showing intermediate calculations
- Homework with answers
- Revision
Plan a useful printable
Start with one clear learning goal and choose only the settings that support it. A short, focused sheet is often easier to explain, complete and review than a crowded page. The live preview makes it possible to check spacing, task count and difficulty before paper is used. Create another version when a class needs the same skill with different content.
Adapt it to the learner
Use fewer items, larger writing areas and familiar content for beginners. Increase the amount, range or complexity gradually for confident learners. Teachers can also combine the printable with oral instructions, pair work or a short follow-up discussion. Because every page is customizable, the same activity can support a warm-up, independent practice, homework or revision.
Print clearly and reuse
Choose A4 or US Letter to match the printer, then print at 100 percent whenever exact spacing matters. The PDF option uses the browser print dialog and creates a clean file for later use. Generated content is prepared in the browser, requires no pupil account and has no watermark. Review every sheet before sharing it, especially when you add your own words or text.
More math worksheets by topic
- Percentage worksheets
- Fraction worksheets
- Equation worksheets
- Algebra worksheets
- Decimal worksheets
- Time worksheets
- Area and perimeter worksheets
- Statistics worksheets
- Division worksheets
- Subtraction worksheets
- Volume worksheets
- Unit conversion worksheets
- Mean and median worksheets
- Pythagorean theorem worksheets
- Linear function worksheets
- Proportion worksheets
- Interest worksheets
- Exponent and square root worksheets
- Systems of equations worksheets
- Mixed maths review (ages 14–16)
- Math worksheets grade 1
- Math worksheets grade 2
- Math worksheets grade 3
- Math worksheets grade 4
- Math worksheets grade 5
- Math worksheets grade 6
- Math worksheets ages 6–8 (grades 1–2)
- Math worksheets ages 8–10 (grades 2–4)
- Math worksheets ages 10–12 (grades 4–6)
- Math worksheets ages 12–14 (grades 6–8)
- Math worksheets ages 14–16 (grades 8–10)
- Weekly math worksheet
Frequently asked questions
- How do I pick the right level?
- Choose an age or grade in step 2. Start easier if the pupil is unsure – you can switch anytime and get new problems instantly.
- Can I see the problems before printing?
- Yes. The sheet shows exactly the problems that will print. Click New problems to swap them.
- How do I include an answer key?
- Turn on Answer key in the last step. It prints on its own page after the problems, with the same numbering.
- What does the question mark next to a problem do?
- It opens a step-by-step explanation of the method on screen. It is not printed and does not reveal the answer.
- Which ages is this sheet for?
- It is intended for ages 14–16 and contains only multi-step problems.
- Is there room for working?
- Yes, each problem has a large working space, with answers on a separate page.