Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1: Snake growth
Snake was 35 inches long. Now it is 57 inches long.
To find how much it grew: subtract the old length from the new length.
57 - 35 =
22 inches
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Problem 2: Ribbon cut off
Ribbon was 50 cm long. After cutting, 37 cm left.
To find how much was cut off: subtract what’s left from original.
50 - 37 =
13 cm
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Problem 3: Teddy bear shorter than another toy
Teddy bear = 36 cm tall
Other toy = 100 cm tall
How much shorter? Subtract teddy’s height from the other toy’s height.
100 - 36 =
64 cm
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Problem 4: Beaver grows
Beaver was 15 inches long. Grows 23 more inches.
Add them together: 15 + 23 =
38 inches
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Problem 5: Total length of pencils
Pencils are 17 cm, 12 cm, and 9 cm.
Add all three:
17 + 12 = 29
29 + 9 =
38 cm
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Problem 6: Red box taller than blue box
Blue box = 48 cm
Red box is 13 cm taller → add 13 to blue box height.
48 + 13 =
61 cm
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Problem 7: Building vs tree height
Building = 60 meters
Tree = 12 meters
How much taller is building? Subtract tree height from building height.
60 - 12 =
48 meters
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Problem 8: Whale vs rhinoceros length difference
Whale = 78 feet
Rhino = 13 feet
Difference = 78 - 13 =
65 feet
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Final Answer:
22
13
64
38
38
61
48
65
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of length word problems worksheet.
