1) Wendy read 201 pages on Saturday and 239 pages on Sunday. To find the total number of pages she read in the two days, add the two numbers together:
201 + 239 = 440 pages.
2) Bill bought a couch for $755 and an armchair for $74. To find the total amount he spent, add the two prices together:
755 + 74 = $829.
3) The clothing store sold 682 dresses and 860 jackets. To find the total number of items sold, add the two quantities together:
682 + 860 = 1,542 items.
4) Ronald has 346 baseball cards and Nick has 282 baseball cards. To find the total number of baseball cards they have together, add the two numbers:
346 + 282 = 628 baseball cards.
5) The charity drive received 458 plush toys and 197 toy cars. To find the total number of toys donated, add the two numbers:
458 + 197 = 655 toys.
6) The pretzel store sold 525 cinnamon pretzels and 913 salt pretzels. To find the total number of pretzels sold, add the two quantities:
525 + 913 = 1,438 pretzels.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition worksheet story problems.
