Single Step Word Problems from Math-Aides

Sally found 42 seashells on the beach, she gave Sara 16 of the seashells. How many seashells does she now have?

Mike grew 23 carrots. Fred grew 10 carrots. How many carrots did they grow in all?

Tom picked 37 lemons and Mike picked 18 lemons from the lemon tree. How many lemons were picked in all?

Tom has 30 Pokémon cards. Sam bought 21 of Tom’s Pokémon cards. How many Pokémon cards does Tom have now?

There are 27 scissors in the drawer. Fred placed 18 more scissors in the drawer. How many scissors are now there in all?

Benny Had 36 quarters in his bank. He spent 17 of his quarters. How many quarters does he now have?

There are 12 rose bushes currently in the park. Park workers will plant 49 more rose bushes today. How many rose bushes will the park have when the workers are finished?

Fred has 45 orange marbles, he gave Sally 18 of the marbles. How many orange marbles does he now have?

Fred’s high school played 45 football games this year. He attended 25 games. How many football games did Fred miss?

Tom has 31 books. Keith has 18 books. How many books do they have together?