Instructions
Read each word problem carefully. Each problem requires two steps (addition and subtraction) to find the final answer. Show your work in the space provided and write your final answer on the line.
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Maya went to the store with $50. She bought a new video game for $28 and a snack for $4. How much money did she have left?
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Answer: _______________
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A library started the week with 450 brand new books. On Monday, 128 books were checked out. On Tuesday, 95 more books were checked out. How many of the new books are still in the library?
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Leo is reading a graphic novel that has 320 pages. He read 75 pages on Saturday and 89 pages on Sunday. How many pages does he still have left to read?
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A baker made 200 cookies in the morning. He sold 84 cookies to a school and then baked 50 more cookies in the afternoon. How many cookies does the baker have now?
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A bus starts its journey with 45 passengers. At the first stop, 12 passengers get off. At the second stop, 8 new passengers get on. How many passengers are on the bus now?
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Answer Key
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Step 1: Find the total cost of the items. $28 + $4 = $32
Step 2: Subtract the total cost from the starting amount. $50 - $32 = $18
Answer: Maya had $18 left. -
Step 1: Find the total number of books checked out. 128 + 95 = 223 books
Step 2: Subtract the checked-out books from the starting total. 450 - 223 = 227 books
Answer: There are 227 books still in the library. -
Step 1: Find the total number of pages read. 75 + 89 = 164 pages
Step 2: Subtract the pages read from the total pages in the book. 320 - 164 = 156 pages
Answer: Leo has 156 pages left to read. -
Step 1: Find how many cookies were left after the sale. 200 - 84 = 116 cookies
Step 2: Add the newly baked cookies to the remaining amount. 116 + 50 = 166 cookies
Answer: The baker has 166 cookies now. -
Step 1: Find the number of passengers after the first stop. 45 - 12 = 33 passengers
Step 2: Add the new passengers from the second stop. 33 + 8 = 41 passengers
Answer: There are 41 passengers on the bus.