Here is the step-by-step solution to each word problem on the worksheet:
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Problem 1:
*Mom mixed some white sugar with 1.97 kilograms of brown sugar. If the total weight of the sugar mixture is 8.08 kgs, how much white sugar did she mix?*
✔ Solution:
To find the amount of white sugar, subtract the weight of the brown sugar from the total weight.
> White sugar = Total mixture - Brown sugar
> White sugar = 8.08 kg - 1.97 kg
> White sugar =
6.11 kg
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Answer: 6.11 kilograms
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Problem 2:
*The cost of a chair is $12.75 and the cost of a table is $21.02. What will be the total cost of 4 chairs and 2 tables?*
✔ Solution:
Calculate the cost for chairs and tables separately, then add them.
> Cost of 4 chairs = 4 × $12.75 = $51.00
> Cost of 2 tables = 2 × $21.02 = $42.04
> Total cost = $51.00 + $42.04 =
$93.04
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Answer: $93.04
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Problem 3:
*Seema’s weight is 25.25 kg. Her mom is three times heavier than Seema. What is the weight of Seema’s mother?*
✔ Solution:
Multiply Seema’s weight by 3.
> Mom’s weight = 3 × 25.25 kg
> Mom’s weight =
75.75 kg
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Answer: 75.75 kilograms
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Problem 4:
*If Mr. Jimmy saves $138.90 every month. What will be the total savings of Mr. Jimmy after 6 months?*
✔ Solution:
Multiply monthly savings by number of months.
> Total savings = 6 × $138.90
> Total savings =
$833.40
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Answer: $833.40
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Problem 5:
*Tina drinks 3.28 litres of water every day and Mina drinks 2.01 litres of water.*
a) How much more water does Tina drink than Mina?
✔ Solution:
Subtract Mina’s daily intake from Tina’s.
> Difference = 3.28 L - 2.01 L =
1.27 L
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Answer (a): 1.27 litres
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b) How much water does Mina drink in a week?
✔ Solution:
Multiply Mina’s daily intake by 7 days.
> Weekly intake = 7 × 2.01 L =
14.07 L
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Answer (b): 14.07 litres
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
1.
6.11 kg
2.
$93.04
3.
75.75 kg
4.
$833.40
5. a)
1.27 L, b)
14.07 L
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