Let's solve each of these
addition word problems step by step.
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1) An electronics store sold 3,163 microwaves in the first half of a year and 1,347 in the second. How many microwaves did the store sell in the entire year?
Solution:
Add the number of microwaves sold in both halves of the year:
$$
3,163 + 1,347 = 4,510
$$
✔ Answer: The store sold
4,510 microwaves in the entire year.
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2) There are 4,281 maple trees and 3,405 fir trees in a state. What is the total number of trees in the state in two types?
Solution:
Add the number of maple trees and fir trees:
$$
4,281 + 3,405 = 7,686
$$
✔ Answer: There are
7,686 trees in total.
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3) Tristan bought a suburban home for $5,807 and furnished it for $8,154. How many dollars did Tristan spend on the house in all?
Solution:
Add the cost of the home and the furnishing:
$$
5,807 + 8,154 = 13,961
$$
✔ Answer: Tristan spent
$13,961 in total.
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4) A seafood buffet restaurant served 1,098 pieces of smoked salmon in a week. They also served 1,287 pieces of grilled halibut. How many pieces were served in all?
Solution:
Add the two quantities:
$$
1,098 + 1,287 = 2,385
$$
✔ Answer: A total of
2,385 pieces were served.
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5) A high school team played 1,621 basketball matches in one year. They participated in 1,776 matches in the next year. How many matches did the team play altogether in two years?
Solution:
Add the matches from both years:
$$
1,621 + 1,776 = 3,397
$$
✔ Answer: The team played
3,397 matches in two years.
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6) To display at an upcoming exhibition, Elijah had 7,310 pictures of wildlife and 3,956 pictures of marine life. How many pictures were there in all?
Solution:
Add the number of wildlife and marine life pictures:
$$
7,310 + 3,956 = 11,266
$$
✔ Answer: There were
11,266 pictures in total.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1)
4,510
2)
7,686
3)
$13,961
4)
2,385
5)
3,397
6)
11,266
All problems involve
adding two 4-digit numbers, which is consistent with the "4-Digit: S1" label. Each solution requires careful alignment of digits and addition with possible carrying over.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4 digit addition worksheet 3rd grade.
