Let's solve each problem in
Column A and match it with the correct answer in
Column B.
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Problem 1:
> Harry has 25 starfish, and he gave 5 of them to Riza. How many starfish were left on his pail?
This is a
subtraction problem:
25 - 5 = 20
✔ Match with
Bucket labeled 20
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Problem 2:
> Erica has 30 golden starfish while Camille has 90 bluish starfish. How many starfish do they have in total?
This is an
addition problem:
30 + 90 = 120
✔ Match with
Bucket labeled 120
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Problem 3:
> Carla found 54 pieces of starfish. She noticed that 8 of them were lost. How many starfish remained on her pail?
This is a
subtraction problem:
54 - 8 = 46
✔ Match with
Bucket labeled 46
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Problem 4:
> Edwin has 65 small starfish on his pail. He found another 20 big starfish. How many starfish does he own when he added them in his pail?
This is an
addition problem:
65 + 20 = 85
✔ Match with
Bucket labeled 85
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Problem 5:
> Marina and Betty have 110 starfish on their pail. They gave 30 of them to Myra. How many starfish left on Marina and Betty’s pail?
This is a
subtraction problem:
110 - 30 = 80
✔ Match with
Bucket labeled 80
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✔ Final Matching:
| Column A (Problem) | Answer | Column B (Bucket) |
|--------------------|--------|-------------------|
| 1 | 20 | 20 |
| 2 | 120 | 120 |
| 3 | 46 | 46 |
| 4 | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | 80 | 80 |
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## 🎯 Summary of Matches:
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1 → 20
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2 → 120
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3 → 46
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4 → 85
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5 → 80
All problems involve basic addition or subtraction within 120, as stated in the title. Each answer matches exactly one bucket in Column B — no duplicates, all used!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition problem solving worksheet.
