Let's solve each word problem step by step and fill in the blanks.
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1. Sally packs 8 party bags for her birthday. Each bag has 2 chocolates. How many chocolates are there in total?
- We have
8 bags, and each bag has
2 chocolates.
- To find the total number of chocolates, we multiply:
$$
8 \times 2 = 16
$$
✔ Answer: 16 chocolates
Fill in:
8 × 2 = 16
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2. There are 12 pencils in the box. Sandy gave 4 pencils to her friend. How many pencils are left in the box?
- Start with
12 pencils
- Subtract the
4 given away:
$$
12 - 4 = 8
$$
✔ Answer: 8 pencils left
Fill in:
12 − 4 = 8
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3. Tom bought 5 cupcakes and 8 donuts for his friends. How many cupcakes and donuts does he have altogether?
- Add the number of cupcakes and donuts:
$$
5 + 8 = 13
$$
✔ Answer: 13 items altogether
Fill in:
5 + 8 = 13
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
8 × 2 = 16
2.
12 − 4 = 8
3.
5 + 8 = 13
These are the correct solutions to the word problems.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of one step word problems worksheet.
