DMV Throwers · Yo-Yos in the Classroom

Yo-Yo Word Problems

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1. Maya learned 6 new yo-yo tricks in January and 9 new tricks in February. How many tricks did she learn in all?

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2. The DMV Throwers club has 24 members. After 7 members move away, how many members are left?

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3. Each pack holds 5 yo-yo strings. The club buys 4 packs for a workshop. How many strings do they have in all?

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4. A beginner yo-yo costs $8. You hand the cashier a $10 bill. How much change should you get back?

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5. Liam buys 3 yo-yos at $6 each for his friends. How much money does he spend in total?

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6. A yo-yo string is 42 inches long. You trim 6 inches off so it fits you better. How long is the string now?

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7. A coach shares 24 yo-yos equally among 6 students. How many yo-yos does each student get?

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8. A toy store starts the week with 15 yo-yos. It sells 5 on Monday and 3 on Tuesday. How many yo-yos are left?

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✂ Teacher Answer Key (cut or fold under before copying)
1. 15 tricks (6 + 9 = 15)2. 17 members (24 − 7 = 17)
3. 20 strings (5 × 4 = 20)4. $2 ($10 − $8 = $2)
5. $18 (3 × $6 = $18)6. 36 inches (42 − 6 = 36)
7. 4 yo-yos (24 ÷ 6 = 4)8. 7 yo-yos (15 − 5 − 3 = 7)