Real-life word problems, part 6 | 3rd grade, 4th grade Math ... - Free Printable

Problem 1: Cartridges in the Box

Question:
There are 6 packs of cartridges. Each pack contains 8 cartridges. How many cartridges will there be in total?

Solution:
To find the total number of cartridges, we multiply the number of packs by the number of cartridges per pack:
\[
6 \text{ packs} \times 8 \text{ cartridges per pack} = 48 \text{ cartridges}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{48}
\]

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Problem 2: Oranges and Apples

Question:
Liam has 50 oranges and he eats 6 of them each day. He gives the rest to his friends. How many oranges does he have left after 3 days?

Solution:
First, calculate how many oranges Liam eats in 3 days:
\[
6 \text{ oranges per day} \times 3 \text{ days} = 18 \text{ oranges}
\]

Next, subtract the number of oranges eaten from the total number of oranges Liam started with:
\[
50 \text{ oranges} - 18 \text{ oranges} = 32 \text{ oranges}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{32}
\]

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Problem 3: Children and Crayons

Question:
There are 9 children at a birthday party, and each child has 4 blue crayons. How many more crayons do the children have altogether?

Solution:
To find the total number of crayons, multiply the number of children by the number of crayons each child has:
\[
9 \text{ children} \times 4 \text{ crayons per child} = 36 \text{ crayons}
\]

The question asks for "how many more crayons," but since no reference point is given, we assume it means the total number of crayons. Therefore, the total number of crayons is:
\[
36 \text{ crayons}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{36}
\]

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Problem 4: Blocks and Trucks

Question:
Ben has 60 building blocks and puts them into stacks of 7. How many stacks can he make?

Solution:
To determine how many stacks Ben can make, divide the total number of blocks by the number of blocks per stack:
\[
60 \div 7 = 8 \text{ stacks with a remainder of } 4
\]

Since we are only interested in the number of complete stacks, the answer is:
\[
8 \text{ stacks}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{8}
\]

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Problem 5: Apples and Oranges

Question:
Kate has 60 apples, 40 oranges, and 20 bananas. How much fruit does she have altogether?

Solution:
To find the total amount of fruit, add the number of apples, oranges, and bananas:
\[
60 \text{ apples} + 40 \text{ oranges} + 20 \text{ bananas} = 120 \text{ pieces of fruit}
\]

Answer:
\[
\boxed{120}
\]

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Problem 6: Worms and Ducks

Question:
The duck wants to carry 4 worms from branch to branch. How many times must the duck fly?

Solution:
If the duck carries 4 worms at a time, and there are no additional details about the total number of worms or branches, we assume the question is asking how many trips are needed to carry all the worms. Since the problem doesn't specify the total number of worms, we can only conclude that the duck flies once to carry 4 worms.

Answer:
\[
\boxed{1}
\]

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Final Answers:

1. \(\boxed{48}\)
2. \(\boxed{32}\)
3. \(\boxed{36}\)
4. \(\boxed{8}\)
5. \(\boxed{120}\)
6. \(\boxed{1}\)