Let’s solve this step by step.
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Step 1: Understand the problem
The word problem says:
> *At the grocery store, Mom bought 24 bananas, 4 melons, and 10 oranges for a party. How many pieces of fruit does she have in all?*
We need to find the
total number of pieces of fruit.
That means we must
add up all the fruits:
- Bananas: 24
- Melons: 4
- Oranges: 10
So, the correct equation is:
>
24 + 4 + 10 = ?
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Step 2: Check the given options
There are two equations shown:
1.
24 + 10 + 2 = ? → This adds 2 instead of 4 melons →
✘ Incorrect
2.
24 + 4 + 10 = ? → This matches the problem exactly →
✔ Correct
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Step 3: Solve the correct equation
Let’s calculate:
> 24 + 4 = 28
> 28 + 10 =
38
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Step 4: Match with the answer choices
The possible answers shown are:
- 39
- 38 ←
✔ This matches our calculation
- 36
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle the equation: `24 + 4 + 10 = ?`
And circle the answer: `38`
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💡 Why not the other equation?
The first equation (`24 + 10 + 2`) incorrectly uses “2” instead of “4” melons — maybe it’s a trick to see if you’re paying attention to the numbers in the story!
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✔ So, the correct solution is:
24 + 4 + 10 = 38
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of enrichment worksheet for 3rd grade.
