Let's solve each of these word problems step by step. These are all addition problems involving adding
1,
10, or
100 to a given number.
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1) Newton is 17 years old. Sally is ten years older. How old is Sally?
- Newton = 17 years
- Sally = 17 + 10 =
27 years
✔ Answer: 27 years
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2) In a race, Captain takes 236 seconds. Flame takes 100 seconds more. How many seconds does Flame take?
- Captain = 236 seconds
- Flame = 236 + 100 =
336 seconds
✔ Answer: 336 seconds
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3) Quatra has 329 chestnuts. Tyger has one more. How many does Tyger have?
- Quatra = 329
- Tyger = 329 + 1 =
330 chestnuts
✔ Answer: 330 chestnuts
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4) Captain throws a chestnut 238 cm. Newton throws a chestnut 10 cm further. How far does Newton throw his chestnut?
- Captain = 238 cm
- Newton = 238 + 10 =
248 cm
✔ Answer: 248 cm
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5) Sally makes a tower using 435 bricks. Flame’s tower uses 100 more bricks. How many bricks are in Flame’s tower?
- Sally = 435 bricks
- Flame = 435 + 100 =
535 bricks
✔ Answer: 535 bricks
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6) Newton spends $348 on a shopping trip. Tyger spends $10 more. How much does Tyger spend?
- Newton = $348
- Tyger = 348 + 10 =
$358
✔ Answer: $358
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7) Flame eats 572 snails in a year. Tyger eats one hundred more than Flame. How many snails does Tyger eat?
- Flame = 572 snails
- Tyger = 572 + 100 =
672 snails
✔ Answer: 672 snails
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8) Newton swims 182 yards in 10 minutes. Captain swims 1 more yard. How many yards does Captain swim?
- Newton = 182 yards
- Captain = 182 + 1 =
183 yards
✔ Answer: 183 yards
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
27
2)
336
3)
330
4)
248
5)
535
6)
$358
7)
672
8)
183
These problems reinforce the concept of adding 1, 10, or 100 to numbers, which is essential for understanding place value and mental math in early elementary grades.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition word problems sums to 10 worksheet.
