Let's solve each word problem step by step. We are given a series of problems involving addition, where we need to find the total number of tokens spent by different kids and compare them.
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Problem 1:
Lea bought a cap and a teddy bear. How many tokens did Lea spend?
- Cap = 509 tokens
- Teddy bear = 450 tokens
Number sentence:
509 + 450 = ?
Solution:
509 + 450 =
959 tokens
✔ Lea spent
959 tokens
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Problem 2:
Matt bought 2 cowboy hats. How many tokens did Matt spend?
- One cowboy hat = 278 tokens
- He bought 2
Number sentence:
278 × 2 = ?
Solution:
278 × 2 =
556 tokens
✔ Matt spent
556 tokens
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Problem 3:
Jill bought a necklace and a doll. How many tokens did she spend?
- Necklace = 450 tokens
- Doll = 322 tokens
Number sentence:
450 + 322 = ?
Solution:
450 + 322 =
772 tokens
✔ Jill spent
772 tokens
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Problem 4:
Sean bought a radio and a teddy bear. How many tokens did he spend?
- Radio = 950 tokens
- Teddy bear = 450 tokens
Number sentence:
950 + 450 = ?
Solution:
950 + 450 =
1,400 tokens
✔ Sean spent
1,400 tokens
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Problem 5:
Drew bought 2 radios. How many tokens did he spend?
- One radio = 950 tokens
- He bought 2
Number sentence:
950 × 2 = ?
Solution:
950 × 2 =
1,900 tokens
✔ Drew spent
1,900 tokens
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Problem 6:
May bought headphones and a cap. How many tokens did she spend?
- Headphones = 859 tokens
- Cap = 509 tokens
Number sentence:
859 + 509 = ?
Solution:
859 + 509 =
1,368 tokens
✔ May spent
1,368 tokens
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Now, let’s answer the final two questions:
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Who spent the most tokens of all the kids?
Let’s list all the totals:
- Lea: 959
- Matt: 556
- Jill: 772
- Sean: 1,400
- Drew: 1,900
- May: 1,368
✔ The highest is
Drew with
1,900 tokens
👉
Drew spent the most tokens
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Who spent the least tokens of all the kids?
Looking at the totals:
- Matt: 556 (lowest)
✔ Matt spent the least tokens
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Lea: 959 tokens
2.
Matt: 556 tokens
3.
Jill: 772 tokens
4.
Sean: 1,400 tokens
5.
Drew: 1,900 tokens
6.
May: 1,368 tokens
Most tokens: Drew
Least tokens: Matt
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade money word problems worksheet.
