Let's solve each word problem step by step and explain the solution.
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1. Peter went shopping and bought 19 cupcakes, 18 small pies and 47 loaves of bread! How many items did he buy altogether?
Solution:
We need to add all the items Peter bought:
- Cupcakes: 19
- Small pies: 18
- Loaves of bread: 47
Add them together:
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19 + 18 = 37
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37 + 47 = 84
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✔ Answer: Peter bought
84 items altogether.
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2. Sandra worked at the local bakery. She earned $92 on Monday, $83 on Tuesday, $44 on Wednesday and $107 on Thursday. She took the day off on Friday. How much money did she earn that week?
Solution:
Add up her earnings from Monday to Thursday:
- Monday: $92
- Tuesday: $83
- Wednesday: $44
- Thursday: $107
Now add:
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92 + 83 = 175
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175 + 44 = 219
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219 + 107 = 326
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✔ Answer: Sandra earned
$326 that week.
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3. Simon took 3 flights from America to Europe. His first flight was 7.5 hours, followed by a 5.5 hour flight. His final flight was 8 hours. How many hours was he flying for?
Solution:
Add the durations of all three flights:
- First flight: 7.5 hours
- Second flight: 5.5 hours
- Third flight: 8 hours
Add:
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7.5 + 5.5 = 13
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13 + 8 = 21
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✔ Answer: Simon flew for
21 hours in total.
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4. Jono entered a pie eating contest over a 5 day period. He ate 19 pies on the first day, 27 on the second, 24 on the third, 23 on the fourth and 33 on the fifth day. How many pies did he eat in total?
Solution:
Add the number of pies eaten each day:
- Day 1: 19
- Day 2: 27
- Day 3: 24
- Day 4: 23
- Day 5: 33
Now add:
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19 + 27 = 46
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46 + 24 = 70
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70 + 23 = 93
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93 + 33 = 126
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✔ Answer: Jono ate
126 pies in total.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
84 items
2.
$326
3.
21 hours
4.
126 pies
These are all addition problems involving whole numbers and decimals (in problem 3). The key is to carefully read the question and sum all the given values.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of problem solving worksheet 3rd grade.
