Here is the solution to each addition problem on the worksheet, with a clear explanation for each.
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Problem 1:
> Petra and Louie collected pumpkins to decorate the gym for a party. Petra collected 13 pumpkins and Louie collected 17 pumpkins. How many pumpkins did they collect altogether?
Solution:
We need to add the number of pumpkins Petra collected to the number Louie collected.
Equation:
13 + 17 = ?
Calculation:
13 + 17 = 30
✔ Answer: 30 pumpkins
*Explanation:* To find the total, we combine both amounts using addition. You can think of it as counting all the pumpkins together: 13 from Petra plus 17 from Louie equals 30 total pumpkins.
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Problem 2:
> Clarissa hung 5 orange streamers above the door, 7 streamers under the table, and 10 streamers from the large light. How many streamers did Clarissa hang?
Solution:
We add all three groups of streamers together.
Equation:
5 + 7 + 10 = ?
Calculation:
First, 5 + 7 = 12
Then, 12 + 10 = 22
✔ Answer: 22 streamers
*Explanation:* Since Clarissa hung streamers in three different places, we add all those amounts to find the total number she hung.
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Problem 3:
> For refreshments, Larry brought 36 pumpkin-shaped cookies; Donna brought 24 macaroon ghosts; and Dave brought 16 spooky cupcakes. How many snacks did the three kids bring in total?
Solution:
Add the number of snacks each kid brought.
Equation:
36 + 24 + 16 = ?
Calculation:
You can group them for easier adding:
36 + 24 = 60
60 + 16 = 76
✔ Answer: 76 snacks
*Explanation:* Each child brought a different type of snack. To find the total number of snacks, we add all three quantities together.
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Problem 4:
> The local granary donated bales of hay for the kids’ dance. There were 9 bales on the left side of the room, 6 bales on the right, and 3 at the door. How many hay bales were there at the dance?
Solution:
Add the bales from all three locations.
Equation:
9 + 6 + 3 = ?
Calculation:
9 + 6 = 15
15 + 3 = 18
✔ Answer: 18 hay bales
*Explanation:* The hay bales are spread across three areas. Adding them gives the total number of bales at the dance.
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Problem 5:
> At the end of the night, so kids carpooled for a ride home. Betty’s car had 4 kids. Margie’s car had 3 kids. Paul’s car had 6 kids. How many kids carpooled home?
Solution:
Add the number of kids in each car.
Equation:
4 + 3 + 6 = ?
Calculation:
4 + 3 = 7
7 + 6 = 13
✔ Answer: 13 kids
*Explanation:* Each car carried some kids home. We add the number of kids from all three cars to find the total number who carpooled.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
30 pumpkins
2.
22 streamers
3.
76 snacks
4.
18 hay bales
5.
13 kids
These problems all require simple addition — combining separate groups to find a total. Great practice for building foundational math skills!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition worksheet problem.
