Let's solve each word problem step by step and explain the solution.
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1. There are 15 children in the playground, and 6 of them are playing on the swings. How many children are not on the swings?
Solution:
We start with the total number of children: 15
Number of children on the swings: 6
To find how many are
not on the swings, subtract:
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15 - 6 = 9
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✔ Answer: 9 children are not on the swings.
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2. Balu has 7 toy cars, and he buys 4 more at the toy store. How many toy cars does he have in total?
Solution:
Balu originally has: 7 toy cars
He buys: 4 more
Add them together:
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7 + 4 = 11
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✔ Answer: Balu has 11 toy cars in total.
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3. Jenny has 18 candies, and she wants to share them equally with her 2 friends. How many candies will each friend get?
Solution:
Jenny has 18 candies. She wants to share them
equally with her 2 friends. That means the candies are being shared among
3 people (Jenny + 2 friends).
So we divide:
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18 ÷ 3 = 6
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✔ Answer: Each person (including Jenny) gets 6 candies. So each
friend gets
6 candies.
> Note: The question asks "How many candies will each friend get?" — so it’s asking about the two friends, not including Jenny. But since they are sharing equally, each of the three gets 6. Therefore, each
friend gets
6 candies.
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4. There are 18 butterflies in the garden, and 2 of them fly away. How many butterflies are still in the garden?
Solution:
Total butterflies: 18
Butterflies that flew away: 2
Subtract:
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18 - 2 = 16
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✔ Answer: 16 butterflies are still in the garden.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
9
2.
11
3.
6
4.
16
These problems involve basic arithmetic: subtraction, addition, and division. Understanding what operation to use based on the context is key!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math word problems printable worksheet.
