Let's solve each word problem step by step:
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1. David bought 3 presents for his children. The prices were $25, $22 and $18. How much did he pay in total?
To find the total amount David paid, add the prices of all three presents:
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25 + 22 + 18 = 65
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✔ Answer: $65
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2. At the animal park, there were 14 dogs, 12 cats and 15 birds. How many animals were there altogether?
Add the number of each type of animal:
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14 + 12 + 15 = 41
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✔ Answer: 41 animals
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3. Billy made 37 cookies over 2 days. He made 15 on Monday. How many did he make on Tuesday?
Subtract the number of cookies made on Monday from the total:
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37 - 15 = 22
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✔ Answer: 22 cookies
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4. Mary read 50 pages of her book in 1 day. She read 21 pages in the morning. How many pages did she read in the afternoon?
Subtract the morning pages from the total:
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50 - 21 = 29
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✔ Answer: 29 pages
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
$65
2.
41 animals
3.
22 cookies
4.
29 pages
These problems involve basic addition and subtraction, suitable for Grade 2 students. Each solution uses simple arithmetic to find the total or missing part.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of math worksheet for 2nd grade word problems.
