Let's solve each word problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Zara went to the zoo and saw interesting animals. She saw a group of 16 koalas, a group of 29 chimpanzees, and a group of 13 baby elephants. How many animals did Zara see at the zoo?
Step-by-step solution:
We need to add the number of each type of animal:
- Koalas: 16
- Chimpanzees: 29
- Baby elephants: 13
Now add them together:
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16 + 29 = 45
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45 + 13 = 58
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✔ Answer: 58 animals
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Problem 2:
At Ryan's birthday party, 15 of his family, 11 of his school friends, and 18 people from his basketball team came to celebrate. How many people came to Ryan's birthday party altogether?
Step-by-step solution:
Add all the groups:
- Family: 15
- School friends: 11
- Basketball team: 18
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15 + 11 = 26
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26 + 18 = 44
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✔ Answer: 44 people
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Problem 3:
Maya had a large group of friends. 19 were from China, 11 were from India, and 22 were from Australia. How many friends did she have altogether?
Step-by-step solution:
Add the number of friends from each country:
- China: 19
- India: 11
- Australia: 22
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19 + 11 = 30
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30 + 22 = 52
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✔ Answer: 52 friends
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✔ Final Answers:
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58 animals
2.
44 people
3.
52 friends
These are all addition problems where we combine different groups to find the total. Each time, we simply add the numbers together.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of problem solving maths worksheet.
