Tip
Arithmetic word problems have real-life settings and can be solved using one or more steps. Some may require you to add, subtract, multiply, or divide the numbers in the problem.
Sample Problem
An elevator in a building is currently on floor 21. After the elevator goes up 8 floors, down 5 floors, then up 4 floors, on which floor will the elevator be located?
Answer Options
(A) 9
(B) 14
(C) 20
(D) 28
(E) 30
View Correct Answer
(D) 28
21 + 8 − 5 + 4 = 29 − 5 + 4 = 24 + 4 = 28
