Here are the solutions to the math word problems, broken down step by step.
1. Caterpillars in the garden
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Problem: There were 33 caterpillars. Some more came in. Now there are 59. How many came in?
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Logic: We know the starting amount (33) and the final total (59). To find out how many were added, we need to find the missing number that makes the equation true: $33 + \text{something} = 59$.
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Correct Option: B ($33 + \_\_\_ = 59$)
2. Austin's candies
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Problem: Austin had 72 candies. He gave away 29. How many does he have left?
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Logic: When you give something away, you have less. This means we need to subtract. We start with 72 and take away 29.
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Correct Option: A ($72 - 29 = \_\_\_$)
3. Sharks near the shore
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Problem: There were 20 sharks. 17 more swam in. How many are there now?
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Logic: "More swam in" means the group got bigger. We need to add the new sharks to the original group. So, we add 20 and 17 together.
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Correct Option: C ($20 + 17 = \_\_\_$)
4. Balconies on a building
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Problem: There are 3 rows with 5 balconies in each row. How many balconies altogether?
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Logic: This is a multiplication problem because we have equal groups. We have 3 groups (rows), and each group has 5 items (balconies). To find the total, we multiply the number of rows by the number in each row.
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Correct Option: C ($3 \times 5 = \_\_\_$)
5. Books on a bookshelf
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Problem: There are 9 rows with the same number of books. There are 27 books total. How many books are in each row?
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Logic: We know the total (27) and the number of groups/rows (9). We need to split the total evenly into those 9 rows. This requires division.
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Correct Option: A ($27 / 9 = \_\_\_$)
Final Answer:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade math problem solving worksheet.
