Problem Solving for Grade 2 Word Problems
The worksheet contains three word problems that involve basic addition. Let's solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Question:
This week, Sam’s toy shop made 25 toy cars, 8 spinning tops, and 10 dolls. How many toys did Sam’s toy shop make this week?
Solution:
To find the total number of toys made, we need to add the number of toy cars, spinning tops, and dolls together:
\[
25 \text{ (toy cars)} + 8 \text{ (spinning tops)} + 10 \text{ (dolls)}
\]
1. Add the toy cars and spinning tops:
\[
25 + 8 = 33
\]
2. Add the result to the number of dolls:
\[
33 + 10 = 43
\]
Answer:
Sam’s toy shop made a total of
43 toys this week.
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Problem 2:
Question:
In the mysterious jungle, there are 15 cheeky monkeys, 23 cunning foxes, and 14 grizzly bears. How many animals are there in the mysterious jungle?
Solution:
To find the total number of animals, we need to add the number of monkeys, foxes, and bears together:
\[
15 \text{ (monkeys)} + 23 \text{ (foxes)} + 14 \text{ (bears)}
\]
1. Add the monkeys and foxes:
\[
15 + 23 = 38
\]
2. Add the result to the number of bears:
\[
38 + 14 = 52
\]
Answer:
There are a total of
52 animals in the mysterious jungle.
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Problem 3:
Question:
At Kate’s bakery, there are 12 cupcakes, 38 cookies, and 24 donuts for sale today. How many items are there today?
Solution:
To find the total number of items for sale, we need to add the number of cupcakes, cookies, and donuts together:
\[
12 \text{ (cupcakes)} + 38 \text{ (cookies)} + 24 \text{ (donuts)}
\]
1. Add the cupcakes and cookies:
\[
12 + 38 = 50
\]
2. Add the result to the number of donuts:
\[
50 + 24 = 74
\]
Answer:
There are a total of
74 items for sale at Kate’s bakery today.
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Final Answers:
1.
43 toys
2.
52 animals
3.
74 items
Boxed Final Answers:
\[
\boxed{43, 52, 74}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade math problems solving worksheet.
