Word Problem Operation and Solution

Read the problem below. Which number sentence and operation is correct?

1. My favorite football team has 53 players. Only 45 players played in the game on Sunday. How many players did not get to play?

• 53 + 45 = ____

• 45 - ____ = 53

• 53 - 45 = ____

• 45 + 53 = _____

Read the problem below. Which number sentence and operation is correct?

2. The pitcher threw the ball at a speed of 94 miles per hour. I can throw a ball at a speed of 25 miles per hour. How much faster does the pitcher throw the ball?

• 94 + 25 ______

• 25 - 94 = ______

• 94 - ______ = 25

• 94 - 25 = ______

Read the problem below. Which number sentence and operation is correct?

3. In the championship game, the volleyball player served 16 aces. Her teammate served 11 aces. How many aces did they serve all together?

• 16 + 11 =______

• 16 - 11 = ______

• 16 + _____ = 11

• None of these

Read the problem below. Which number sentence and operation is correct?

4. My favorite baseball team has 63 players. Only 38 players played in the game on Sunday. How many players did not get to play?

• 38 players

• 91 players

• 35 players

• 15 players

Read the problem below. Which number sentence and operation is correct?

5. During the soccer game, there were 11 players on the field. On the sidelines, 12 players watched and were ready to get in the game. How many players are there on the soccer team?

• 15 players

• 22 players

• 20 players

• None of these