Sure! Let’s solve each word problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
> Peter went shopping and bought 19 cupcakes, 18 small pies and 47 loaves of bread! How many items did he buy altogether?
✔ Solution:
We need to add all the items together:
- Cupcakes: 19
- Small pies: 18
- Loaves of bread: 47
Calculation:
19 + 18 = 37
37 + 47 =
84
✔ Answer: 84 items
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Problem 2:
> Sandra worked at the local bakery. She earned $92 on Monday, $83 on Tuesday, $44 on Wednesday and $107 on Thursday. She took the day off on Friday. How much money did she earn that week?
✔ Solution:
Add up her earnings from Monday to Thursday (she didn’t work Friday, so no earnings).
Calculation:
92 + 83 = 175
175 + 44 = 219
219 + 107 =
326
✔ Answer: $326
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Problem 3:
> Simon took 3 flights from America to Europe. His first flight was 7.5 hours, followed by a 5.5 hour flight. His final flight was 8 hours. How many hours was he flying for?
✔ Solution:
Add the durations of all three flights.
Calculation:
7.5 + 5.5 = 13
13 + 8 =
21
✔ Answer: 21 hours
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Problem 4:
> Jono entered a pie eating contest over a 5 day period. He ate 19 pies on the first day, 27 on the second, 24 on the third, 23 on the fourth and 33 on the fifth day. How many pies did he eat in total?
✔ Solution:
Add the number of pies eaten each day.
Calculation:
19 + 27 = 46
46 + 24 = 70
70 + 23 = 93
93 + 33 =
126
✔ Answer: 126 pies
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
84 items
2.
$326
3.
21 hours
4.
126 pies
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade math problem solving worksheet.
