Let's solve each of these
3-digit addition word problems step by step.
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1) Wendy reads 201 pages of a book on Saturday. She reads 239 pages of the book on Sunday. How many pages does Wendy read in the two days?
Solution:
Add the pages read on both days:
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201 + 239 = 440
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✔ Answer: Wendy read
440 pages in two days.
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2) Bill bought a couch worth $755 and an armchair worth $174. How much did he spend altogether?
Solution:
Add the cost of the couch and armchair:
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755 + 174 = 929
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✔ Answer: Bill spent
$929 altogether.
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3) A clothing store sold 682 dresses and 860 jackets in the first week of December. How many items were sold altogether?
Solution:
Add the number of dresses and jackets:
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682 + 860 = 1,542
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✔ Answer: The store sold
1,542 items altogether.
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4) Ronald has 346 baseball cards. Nick has 282 baseball cards. How many baseball cards do Ronald and Nick have in all?
Solution:
Add the number of cards:
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346 + 282 = 628
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✔ Answer: Together, they have
628 baseball cards.
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5) A charity drive received 458 plush toys and 197 toy cars from a group of students. How many toys did the students donate in all?
Solution:
Add the number of plush toys and toy cars:
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458 + 197 = 655
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✔ Answer: The students donated
655 toys in total.
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6) A pretzel store in the mall sold 525 cinnamon pretzels and 913 salt pretzels. What was the total number of pretzels sold?
Solution:
Add the number of cinnamon and salt pretzels:
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525 + 913 = 1,438
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✔ Answer: The total number of pretzels sold is
1,438.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1)
440 pages
2)
$929
3)
1,542 items
4)
628 baseball cards
5)
655 toys
6)
1,438 pretzels
Let me know if you'd like these explained with diagrams or place value breakdowns!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition problem solving worksheet 3rd.
