Instructions
Solve the following word problems and show your work in the space provided. Make sure to write complete answers!
1. The Candy Shop
Emily went to the candy shop and bought 24 pieces of candy. She gave 7 pieces to her friend and then bought 15 more pieces. How many pieces of candy does Emily have now?
2. The Book Club
Tom's book club reads a book every 4 weeks. If they started reading their first book on January 1st, what date will they finish their third book?
3. The Garden
In Sara's garden, there are 12 rows of flowers with 8 flowers in each row. If 5 flowers from each row wilted, how many flowers are still healthy in the garden?
4. The Soccer Game
A soccer game lasts for 90 minutes divided into two halves. If a team has scored 3 goals by the end of the first half and plans to double this score in the second half, how many total goals will they have scored by the end of the game?
5. The Movie Marathon
A group of friends decided to watch 5 movies in a marathon. If each movie is approximately 2 hours long, how many total hours will they spend watching movies? Show your calculation.