Let's solve each word problem step by step and show the work clearly.
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Problem 1:
A bee has 6 legs. How many legs do 3 bees have?
Step-by-step solution:
- One bee has 6 legs.
- So, 3 bees will have:
$ 6 \times 3 = 18 $
✔ Answer: 18 legs
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Problem 2:
John has $10 in his piggy bank. His mom gives him $5 to put into the piggy bank. His dad gives him $3 to put into the piggy bank. How much money will John have in the piggy bank now?
Step-by-step solution:
- Start with: $10
- Add mom’s $5: $10 + $5 = $15
- Add dad’s $3: $15 + $3 = $18
✔ Answer: $18
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Problem 3:
Melissa went apple picking with her family. She picked up seven red apples and placed it in her basket. Her sister picked up four green apples and placed it in the basket. How many apples are there in the basket?
Step-by-step solution:
- Melissa’s apples: 7
- Sister’s apples: 4
- Total apples: $ 7 + 4 = 11 $
✔ Answer: 11 apples
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Problem 4:
Sally is collecting marbles. She has 30 marbles already. She buys another 15 marbles. How many marbles does Sally have in her collection now?
Step-by-step solution:
- Original marbles: 30
- New marbles bought: 15
- Total marbles: $ 30 + 15 = 45 $
✔ Answer: 45 marbles
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Problem 5:
Oliver is baking cupcakes for a birthday party. He baked 12 cupcakes in the morning. He baked another 15 cupcakes in the afternoon. How many cupcakes did he bake in total?
Step-by-step solution:
- Morning cupcakes: 12
- Afternoon cupcakes: 15
- Total cupcakes: $ 12 + 15 = 27 $
✔ Answer: 27 cupcakes
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
18 legs
2.
$18
3.
11 apples
4.
45 marbles
5.
27 cupcakes
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These problems involve basic addition and multiplication, which are perfect for Grade 1 students. The key is to identify what needs to be added or multiplied and then perform the operation carefully.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition sentence worksheet first grade.
