3rd Grade Word Problems @WCE

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What is a word problem?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total distance biked if you know the distance per day and the number of days?

Back

Multiply the distance biked each day by the number of days.

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If Michael biked 5 miles each day for 4 days, how many miles did he bike in total?

Back

20 miles (5 miles/day * 4 days = 20 miles).

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What is the total distance Michael needs to bike to reach his goal?

Back

48 miles.

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How do you calculate the remaining distance to reach a goal?

Back

Subtract the total distance already biked from the goal distance.

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If Sahil bought 3 packs of pencils with 8 pencils in each pack, how many pencils did he have in total?

Back

24 pencils (3 packs * 8 pencils/pack = 24 pencils).

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How do you divide a total number of items among a group of people?

Back

Divide the total number of items by the number of people.

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If 24 pencils are divided equally among 6 people, how many pencils does each person get?

Back

4 pencils (24 pencils ÷ 6 people = 4 pencils/person).

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What is the total amount of water James bought if he has four 8-ounce bottles?

Back

32 ounces (4 bottles * 8 ounces/bottle = 32 ounces).

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How do you find out how much water is left after drinking some?

Back

Subtract the amount of water drunk from the total amount of water.