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Printed in the USA « All rights reserved ISBN 9784 7682-4013-9 02-266137784for /be aly, an 13-9 78 INTRODUCTION TO SINGAPORE MATH sez © ii at he th ca heaps an end wot or mca nd ar ih tis ‘Sucertsn Singapore hav rarkod at th top inthe wera mathemati en he Trends itamatonal Methamatic and Sconce Stuy TMS) 1988, 1085, 208, and 2008, Becavoo of is, Singapore Mathie galed In trast end popula ne Und Ste. Math curiculum sims to help siden dovlop the necessary math coeopts and process skle or everyday Bo and to provide ston wth ho ably to ‘errata, app, and ev pobioma, Mahomatcs In he Singapore Primary (Eloentan) Curiclum cover ewer topic but In grsater dap, Key math concepts are tngodued and bul-en to rere varous rather ides and hinkng tudes In SIngapore ao typical one grade level esd of etude In tho Unod States. ‘Tho folming pages prove amples of ho vac math problem ype and iat aught In Singepor. A an olonantary level same shnple mathersatcal de can help students eran matNeratcal pipes. Thesa els se ro ceurtng.on, counting {Rok and crossing ot mats, Note tal dae methods are most asl whan renner ae ama 4. The Counting-On Method Used for action ow sure Cour on 18 wth the hep ot a pte oF AN SESS S 2, The Counting-Back Method Usd fo subeacte of two number, Coun bale 1s wih he help of @ ptr nue. W-9-19 EDS ETT, ® ®© ® @ on two purer. Coes 212-8 We iiey ‘number bond he eakonship ase adeno subtraction problem, "icmuber bonds based on the concep “par-oatwit” The cones we ‘tea se adcten aed srirasion so yeung hice, Gola) GD Com) Toft whe, stunts mst acl wo par Toi a art, ede mus uote ho ote pat ror he whe, 1, The Crossing sod for aut aia oe 2. daition Number Bond (si hes Sw ake ten te 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 and single digits) <2+5+10 ena See aera araes Sudents should understand that multpeaion @ raped adeton and tat 4. Mopoated Addltion (Multiplication) “Machorsi ents 2ralle a day How rey ros dos she eatin Says 2. Tho Grouping Method (Division) oh and rceives 2 earcaches (one of ha base but oso mat ale st to parorm he ‘operant of whole rumba and act metros huts 9: 0ne8 1 Tone Fe runes cane dots each pace value scooegy o-0nes He Hodes Inti exami, group 14 tne int 1 hunched tena3. The Adding-by-Regrouping-Twice Method SHE ei Fogyoup tice in tis exp. Fret regroup 17 anos to tn 1 on. ‘Scone regroup 15 en ito T hundred 5 tens. ‘The Subtracting-Without-Regrouping Method 0: Ones Tene Hitches Since no regrouping f requred, subtract the digs In each place value scoop ‘The Subtracting-by-Regrouping Method 0.0n8 Tons Hues In this exami, students cannot subtact Tons om ene. So, Fu the (enw and ones, Ragru @tens# are ro fone tones, 6. The Subtracting-by-Regrouping Twice Method 0nee Tene Hs Hunarede Inthis example, students cannot eutiract 3 ones rom © ange an tens om D wns, So group be Funds, ts, aed ones egoup 8 hundred no 7 hundred fo 10 0008 7. ‘The Multiplying. Without Regrouping Method :0nee Tene ‘Sines no regrouping is requted, mutt the cg in each pace value bythe mute sooaeingy 8. The Multiplying. With-Regrouping Method HTo ee ToTane ray Hi Fane Inte example, r9toup 27 cnesino ens 7 anes, and 4 tnsino hundred ‘8. The Dividing-Without Regrouping Method 244 yeae 7 8 2 Since no regrouping i eaued, le He dg n eect place value by te thier ecootdngy. 40. The Dividing With-Regrouping Method 166 sfeao a In eis example, ogioup 3 hundkods nto 90 Ere and 3 3 fr 0 make tore, Regroup tens nfo 0 one. 11, The Addition-of Fractions Method Lezedeg 248. Beat be [Aways remember to make the cenarinors commen bere ang the ‘recone 42. The Subtraction-of-Fractions Method }is-}g- 5-2-2 BS-E32 0-7 to ‘Neays remembers ake he denominators corman bor subtracting the tras 412, The Multipication-ofFractions Method te4 Baan as ‘en the numeric an he denainaoe tivo @ carmen mulipo, reduce sham ter most Factars. 14, The Division-of Fractions Mothot hen aiding fatons, fest change te dion sign +) the mutipesion ‘op Go) Then, an fhe sumeratr nd Jonemnato othe action onthe Fite hand side. Nil the Wace in fe ual way Model drawing isan stecve srategy used to sole math word problons. is visa epreseniaton of he otmaton in word problems using bar uns. By Swng te model, stents wil row of he waiables glen poblen, te ‘orlnle na nd oven te methods used to se te pabien. Drawing adel ib eo « versatle sale. can bo appted 1 simple wort ppoblere moving action, subacien, multplcaton, and chsion lean Cepia to word problome rsa o actors, decimal, percentage, and ao, “Te us of mals lo rains dents to thrk nan algebraic mans, wich uses yen er oprsortaton. “The lileretype8 oF at madls used a soNe Ward preblons are Wisse blow 41, The model that involves addition ‘Molasa nas $0 Bue beads and 20 rad beads. How mary boads does she have together? @ 2 5042070 2, The model that involves subtraction Ben and Ay nave OD toy cars, Andy has 6D ty 0 How many ty cars 2 tM] ‘90-60-30 3. The model that involves comparison i, Sn haa 150 magazines and 110 books in is suey How many more ‘magazines than books dose Moa? a a 4, The model that involves two items with a difference Apa of shoes cnet $102, A aanar bap costs $281 more than the pa of ‘hoes, How much he foster bag? c — an | vee [508 S109 +8241 = $950 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3“rhe model that involves malt is. Drow bye 12 apple: Sho buye 3 tina as many oranges as apoles, She buys ae as many cherie as anges Hom many pace lt oes eu stogener? pes 56 46. The model that involves multiples and difference chor ao 15 students in Claes A. Tere ae 5 more stdersin Clas than Glas A There ae ies ae my std Cass © tan i Cass A How frary slides are here allopaterne ves classes? tsa A (6419) ¢5-00 ‘The model that involves creating a whole ‘lon, Gil, and Brenda Dake 111 muti, Ciel bakes twice a many Frise Granda Elon bakes fer mute han Gas, How many mans mteo a | ends [-——] (iit 49)25=28 (2x29-9=30 Tho modal that involves sharing . ‘Thor ae 12 ores balls o askat A and 7 tris bal in Basket 8 How ray tenn alle met be trated em Sanet Ato Baska so Ba bon baskets corti he ame numberof tennia bala? eatata (FF) tones 2. The model that involves fractions. —OoOO—— eoSome o the common used objects for ie satay ae oops, srs, ard, singe water sand, pen, pape and Gee Look for a Pattorn Tis strategy requres tho us of obsevatonal and anal sis. Stade wet obseve te gen data ed apo nerdar eave tho problem. Nah wos prot tat ivote tho uo ofthis aalgy uel have repesied rumors of patos sample: Fd the aum of al he nue tem 1 t 100 ‘Stop 1: Simolivthe rota, Fre aumat 32,9, 4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10. Sep Desiba beasts, ‘When incing he sum of 10, ads fest ands umber to gta eval oft Tn, ad the excond and sacond at numba etine ame esi. The ptm coninves ura tho nurs tom 11010, ie add, There wil 5 pats ol such resus. Since each aon Susi 1, te answer an 5x 11 = 55. Stop 4 Use the pote ond he ans Shoe thre ee patents gu fw 10, here should ba (10 «9 = Opals) inthe sun 16103. Note hat ne acti foreach pais nctoqualto 11 90m. The action fee sach paris row (1+ 100 = 10). 50% 101 = 5060 “The sum of lth numbers om 1261006 5,080. Working Backward ‘The alegy ob weeng backward appl only a spect ype of ath wore ‘robe. Tee word problens tte end feu anc stents are reques {Ovid he etal umber in rc to so thee word prebleme, scents have to work backward by tg tough to covect sequence of events, The Sratogy of working Backward slows students fo use hv gia rasening and sequencing ta fed to onONe. ample: Seah has apiece of ton. She eu ine ribbon ros cual pats. Each pars then cut nts smaller palpi the ng of ach ‘al partis 35cm, haw ng the poe ot isbor? The pace of eben 420 em. “The Betore-Aftor Concept The Befre-Aer concept et al he rlvant data before and ate an event ‘Suders can nen compare te diflerences and evertuly save he problems. scaly the Bolter conoent ac the maibamatio mod go hand hand 0 slve math werd prebiars. Noto tel he Beloe-Allr concent canbe tested ay toon pe at woe pen, ih Fa cas thc eoguonaly sample: Kaly has 4 tas a¢ much meney 28 Jon). Aer Key uses some Fron fo buy tennis racquet ane Joo usae $99 0 buy po ant Kell has We arash mone as Joy Joey has 898 the Eegnang (@) how much money does Kel havoin the ane? (8) how mech money dose Rel spend on tne emis racquet? Betore roy (DI noe Kelly — vey EP (a) $08-$00 = 888 2 650 = $108, Keay nas $138 0 te en. (0) 4 $95 = 8902 $300- S108 = $258 ety spends $256 on Making Supposition aking ppostion\scommory known as rang an ashing.” Students Sere cratagy to ove ceran types of rats word proves. Mating _ssumoson wil lininte some posses ase the word problems by proadng & boundary of value to wore win arp: irs. Jackson bought 100 pace of ce fall the students inher {Eis How many peoea of eanoy would och student ecahe i thera ware 25 sor her class? In he above word problem, assume that each student roshod the came ‘unbor ef pig. Tie olnatae the posses rat sre stents would fecvive mre Than she's to good Dehawour ater reeks, oF any char 8. Representation of Problem In problem salina. students ollen vse representations inthe solitons to ‘Show tno understanding of to pods. Using representations also aflow ‘Sluee(s fo understand the hemi coneopis and rlaonhins ac wal i: to manpulsta he hformaton prosoriod inthe problems. Examples of Fepresontatone se dag ard ts or bles. agra tow sas orotate ran einen Gini Drools, By damm @ dagram, stunts gan sete problam cloary nd solve tito. ‘list or abo can bap students organi lformain tats wea for analsi Ae sng, sa ca Pt ne apo shih et Be Se sv ‘Guess and check (ne of he most mperant and eesti probing techniques Guess ‘Grd Ghee tis aso nown as Tia and er Ashe rama suggoes, stadois Rave toques the anawer'a a prolen andchack tat ques cot. (gues Lo wiong sages wil make another guess. This wl corto un he usesie coneet Ie bana to Keep vec ofall the qusses and checks ina table In ‘sion, 2 Comment clan can bo nuded. Ths wil ona tudes fo fnalyee ter guess (eo igh or oo ow) and improve onthe net quae. ‘ecu: e probm- o ° Sophie had $260. Answer: $260 83 T ° Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question 2 Joseph David ose tne matipiying C with-regrouping >) inethod 265 x 2 = 530 265 x2 530 David had 530 stamps. 530 ————— Jamal —— el 2 179 A Use the subtracti by-regrouping-twice method 530 - 179 = 361 B38 -179 351 Jamal had 351 stamps. Answer: 351 stamps a4 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Mr. Harper Friend Sune ip d 506 87 59 Vo a + 8 74+9=16 80 + 50 = 130 @)@) 60) 16 + 130 = 146 87+ 59 = 146 | Use the adding-by- Fegrouping method. _ J | Ve, | 146 + 506 = 652 + on on Do ° a n> He had 652 apples altogether. Answer: 652 apples | | 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 85PO Solution to Question 4 456 Cc Ae [ Left Sold Rotten . v ? 178 49 ( rearouping twice method. 178 + 49 = 227 78 + 49 227 regrouping method. 456 - 227 = 229 ait =227 229 He had 229 oranges left. 86 Answer: 229 oranges. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 370 Mus Solution to Question 5 perpen: £Use the subtracting.» C without-regrouping >) \ mattod. 39 Ib. — 5 Ib, = 34 Ib. Andy's weight is 34 Ib. —~——— © use the adding withoutregrouping method. _)~ 34 Ib. + 4 Ib. = 38 Ib. Julio's weight is 38 Ib. Answer: 38 Ib. ‘now Word Problems Level 3 87Solution to Question 6 {Use the subtracting- without-regrouping method | 32-20 = 12 Alex is 12 years old now Nadia is 11 years older than Alex. Use the adding- without-tegrouping method 124+ 11=23 Nadia is 23 years old now. Answer: 23 years old. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 88r Solution to Question 7 a ee Red cloth White cloth — 7 187 yd. 357 yd. pric CUsathe saan. regrouping-twico >) m ee 187 yd. + 357 yd. = 544 yd. lus len o~ n~ a s os She bought 544 yd. of cloth altogether. Use the muttip with-regrouping >) 1 yd. of cloth = $8 mpethod, 544 yd. of cloth = 544 yd. x $8 's ha | = $4,352 wg 4,352 She paid $4,352 altogether. Answer: $4,352, 0 Must-know Word Problems Level 3 89Solution to Question 8 Tray | Way | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray | Tray Tray | Tray | — 35 carrot muffins Use the multiplying- with-regrouping method 35 x9=315 : There were 315 carrot muffins. __A_ Mr. Rodriguez Mrs, Williams 315 150 Use the adding- without-regrouping method. 315 + 150 = 465 Ls oo lane a aloa They baked 465 muffins altogether, Answer: 465 muffins. 90 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3re ‘ _ Solution to Question % [Carton] Garten] Carton Carton Carton [carior attor|Garon|arton|ariog 25 Use the muttiplying ted 25 x 10 = 250 25 x 10 00 +25 He had 250 packets of drink mix. 250 250 re. My Used for party re ~ 246 2 SSE | 250 - 246 = 4 258 -246 8 He had 4 packets of drink mix left. Answer: _4 packets 0 Must-know Word Problems Level 3 a PFSolution to Question 10 [os ato etn san a oa Po [Poa 28 stickers J Use the muttipiying- without-regrouping method. 28 x 10 = 280 There were 280 stickers altogether. é f Sse the dividing-with- > (“regrouping method 46 280+6=46R4 6/280 =24 _ 40 -36 4 (a) | There were 46 rows of stickers. (b) 4stickers were left Answer: (a) __46 rows (b) _4 stickers _ 92 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Use the subtracting by-regrouping-twice method, 9, 1,000 - 250 = 750 i, | She had 750 eggs left. 750 10 10 750 + 10=75 She needed 75 trays. Answer: __75 trays 93 Must-Know Word Problems Level 394 Solution to Question 12 $15 c — Spoon|Spoon|Spoon|Spoon| Fork | Fork | Fork ‘Spoon|Spoon|Spoon|Spoon| Fork ? —— > $13 L Use the subtasing- without-regrouping \pethod, $15 - $13 = $2 —— 2 forks cost $2. without-regrouping method.) 1 fork = $2+2=$1 a J Use the muttipiying- without-regrouping method. 5 forks = 5 x $1 = $5 The cost of 5 forks is $5. Answer; $5 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level’. Solution to Question 13 White marbles 30 Black marbles ¥ Use the subtracting by regrouping method. Wes 2 parts = 30-14 = 16 Use the dividing- without-regrouping ete tpart=16+2=8 There are 8 black marbles in the box. Answer: 8 black marbles °Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 95 aSolution to Question 14 Boys Girs [ 7al J Use the subtracting-by-) \_fegrouping method. 40-4=36 There is now an equal number of boys and girls — a total of 36 students The number of girls in the.class is: am. Use the dividing-wit regrouping method. o | 36+2=18 2 Ha] ojaals There are 18 girls in the class Answer: 18 girls — os 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Bigger number Smaller number [/ Use number bonds. tS 98 - 1 | 8-5= 90-10 = 80 3 +80 =83 98-15 = 83 The smaller number is 83. Answer: 83 % usi-know Word Problems Level 3 ”Solution to Question 16 Henry iol Len Akeem a, Use the multiplication * lable of, 9x3=27 Akeem has 27 more marbles than Henry. Answer: 27 more marbles 27 more marbles 98 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3GO ———— Solution to Question 17 Ring Watch ee) Use the multiplying: ®s vineegounng”) method method. $35 x 3 = $105 35 x3 105 The ring costs $105. (b) 2 > | Watch Ring $35, $105 Use the addi | ae J o $35 + $105 = $140 105 +35 140 The total cost of the ring and the watch is $140. Answer: (a)___ $105 (b)___ $140 "0 Must-know Word Problems Level 3 99 7Solution to Question, 18 ——~. | 3 3 3 3 3.3 | oan —~—~, | Use the dividing-witr | -_fegrouping method 128, 386 + 3 = 128R2 3/386 8 6 26 =24 2 (a) There were 128 boxes of rolls. (b) 2 rolls were left. Answer: (a) _128 boxes (b)__2 rolls oo 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question, 19 | $125 ——— Mr, Herman Concert ticket f i $80 f ¥ | A i Mr. Chandra Concert ticket $125 - $80 = $45 KAS = 80 45 Mr. Herman had $45 more than Mr. Chandra. 45 —— NN Mr. Herman [eae] Mr. Chandra | | Use the aividing- without-regrouping method. 5 parts = $45 —— = | 1 part = $45 + 5 = $9 | Mr. Chandra had $9 left. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 101102 Solution to Question 20 $64 —— Penroos DT oe Gem Jé \ ‘earouping method, |) $64 + 4= $16 one Ks =24 Each picture book cost $16. 0 Picture book f ( . Use the multiplication table of 8 Magazine $16 +2=$8 Each magazine cost $8. M=Magazine $108 —— [M[m [| [mM] [mM [M [Picture books| UA Uy \ 8x8=64 $8 2 5 e $8 x 8 = $64 The total cost of the magazines was $64. 8-4=4 $108 - $64 100-60 = 40 4440244 Use number bonds,” $108 ~ $64 = $44 = eo He paid $44 for the picture books. Answer: (a)____ $8 (b)__ $44 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Use the multiplication $6 x 3= 18 | table of 6 | ~ a o Use the subtracting \ $48 - $18 = $30 without-regrouping method. William paid $30 for the pens. Uso the mutiplication table of 2, Pencils oO Use the dividing with- regrouping method. Jo Pen i $6 +6 = 15 Each pencil cost: $6 + 6 = $1 ofao Each pen cost: $1x2=$2 =2_ | $30 +2=15 = | William bought 15 pens. ° loo 1 1 ol | Answer: (a) $30 (b)__15 pens 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 103 Bo —(‘isSOSCSCSC—*rSolut ion to Question 22 (a) 36 Stella Maddy i Lise the mutipiying: —$<< at ( with-tegrouping >) ¥ methods 36x 4= 144 36 x 4 144 Maddy has 144 stickers. ) ee Stella Maddy te -y — jy“ 36 144, 36 + 144 6+4=10 {vrcramer ona. Y 30 + 140 = 170 = aO(6) & 10 +170 = 180 36 + 144 = 180 They have 180 stickers altogether. Answer: (a) 144 stickers (b) 180 stickers 1a 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 37" _. Solution to Question , on 23 (a) Jade | | H $36 Use the dividing-with- ¥ 12 Tegrouping method. 3 parts = $36 3J36 ee 1 part = $36 + 3 = $12 a. Use the multiplying. -6 without-regrouping ~o et $12 x 2 = $24 12 x2 Lena had $24 in the beginning. 24 (b) Use the subtracting without-regrouping >) method.) Jade ew Lena table of 6 Meena _—Z = 2 parts = $24- $12 = $12 24 1 part = $12 = 2=$6 -12 $12-$6 = $6 12 A movie ticket was $6. Answer: (a) $24 (b)___ $6 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 105Solution to Question 24 ne © Use tne aang. ( withoutregrouping method, y $35 + $11 = $46 The total cost of a tie and a T-shirt was $46, $100 ~ $46 = $54 4a = 46 54 He received $54 from the cashier Answer: $54 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 106Solution to Question 25 Minh Her mother} 1 part = 73 —~ Use the multipyings withregrouping rmethod Nat 4 parts = 73 x 4 = 292 They baked 292 fruit tarts altogether. 70 Must-know Word Problems Level 3 ~ Ino no © nm Answer: 292 fruit tarts 107 aFe Solution to Question 26 Magay Michael Tomas 98 - §3 @D@) 6 Michael has 45 stickers. (b) 45 + 39 54+9=14 | L\ \ 40 +30 45 +39 = 84 Tomas has 84 stickers Answer: (a) _45 stickers (b)_84 a 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3$18 Ee Book = A__1_.. Book Pen | Pen (ee the subtracting-by’ \ regrouping method. ee ae oie $21 - $18 = $3 The cost of the pen is $3. $18 A = > Book Pen | Use the subtracting- , B withoutzegrouping >) sthod. te $18 - $3 = $15 The cost of the book is $15. Answer: $15 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 109 la eeeSolution to Question 28 5 baseball hats cost $45, 3 Tshirts cost $45. $45 = 3 = $15 The cost of each Tshirt is $15. $9 x 5 = $45 eC aay [tein] Use the multiplication table of 9 Use the dividing-with- > regrouping method. Answer: $15 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 31 part =9 3 parts = 9 x 3 = 27 Jessica has 27 fewer stamps than Kenji. Answer: 27 fewer stamps 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 m FhSolution to Question 30 | (a) ——— —— Gin[Gin|ain[Gin]Gin|Gin|ain|ain|ain[ein[ain|Gin] Boys | 5 a 5x12= 60 42 Use the matipiying EC witrregrouping ON method 12 girls shared 60 pens. 88 - 60 = 28 Use the subtracting without-regrouping The boys shared 28 pens. fpethod. (b) 28 ——sr 7 Boy | Boy | Boy | [ Boy | {Use the dividing- without-regrouping method. 28+4=7 Tx 4=28 There were 7 boys Answer: (a) __28 pens (b)_ 7 boys 12 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 330+2=15 15 22+8=30 15 1S sa] S oo ot They each had 15 baseball cards. [7 Samie Given by Catherine 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 15-8=7 | Catherine gave 7 baseball cards to Jamie. regrouping method, oS, regrouping method, A a Ise the subtracting-by- regrouping method, Jo, Answer: 7 baseball cards m3 |Solution to Question 32 4 wheels Car | Car | Car | Car | Car | Car | Car] Motorcycles [Motorcycles| = | 40 wheels: f ~——— (usetheratitzaton Sy table of 7, J 1 car = 4 wheels aoleot7. 7 cars = 7 x 4 = 28 wheels cnr (Use the subtracting-by->) \ regrouping met a ss 40-28 = 12 There were a total of 12 wheels in the group of motorcycles. 1 motorcycle = 2 wheels C 2x6=12 > 12 wheels = 12 + 2 = 6 motorcycles There were 6 motorcycles in the workshop, Answer: 6 motorcycles 114 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question 33 Ps —————.. Left Subtract | —— 78 M4 —— ¢ Y. | C Use the adding-by- “Sy \earouping bee 2 “ 78 + 44 = 122 = 78 + 44 122 The number is 122. Answer: 122 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 115 PSSolution to Question 36 $8,500 — — — - —~ Computer wl Left | —— — a 2 $1,500 $2,500 AS se the subtracting 2 withoutregrouping method $8,500 — $2,500 = $6,000 8, 2, 6, olan oloo ols The television set and the computer cost $6,000. ((Use the subtraeting-by-™ \ regrouping method. | 4 $6,000 ~ $1,500 = $4,500 8800 -1,500 4,500 The computer cost $4,500. Answer: $4,500 - 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Zack i | t Hannah i 1 6 i | 2 Malia 8+4+6=18 Malia has 18 silver stickers. (b) 8+4=12 Hannah has 12 silver stickers. 12+ 18=30 Hannah and Malia have 30 silver stickers altogether. Answer: (a) 18 silver stickers (b) 30 silver stickers 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 ng a eeeSolution to Question 38 1,059 1 OOO000- -—- —*. ENS) [: Sold Saxe | Lett | ? 59 87 ct é Use th adingby- >) regrouping method 87 + 59 = 146 ‘a7 + 59 146 ~~ \_rearouping method 1,059 - 146 = 913 KO59 146 913 Connor sold 913 tomatoes. Answer: 913 tomatoes 120 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Box A Slippers | i 2 | | | 10 pairs | Box B Slippers i Slippers L Slippers J Use the multiplication table of 10. VN, 1 part = 10 4 parts = 4x 10 = 40 There are 40 pairs of slippers in all. Answer: 40 pairs of slippers 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 121 a eeeSolution to Question 40 1,572 — ——~ Florist A Florist B ¥ 2 parts = 1,572 21,572 =14 1 part = 786 17 p -16 12 Florist B sold 786 flowers. 12 786 — Florist B ass bi [ey te Fuse the anate == Florist © Cate siacing matted OT, 786-122 = 664 786 -122 Florist C sold 664 flowers. 664 1,572 + 786 = 2,368 1,672 oot + 786 - Florists A and B sold 2,358 flowers, 2,358 2,358 + 664 = 3,022 2,358 + 664 The 3 florists sold 3,022 flowers in all 3,022 Answer: 3,022 flowels| 122 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question 41 Girls i 7: 418 Boys 98 ag Use the subtracting-by” (a) 418 — 98 = 320 ays Coseamearee™ a 320 a 160 2 parts = 320 2J320 {part=320+2 “> Use the diving wit = 160 7 regrouping method - 4 SN 0 -0 0 160 boys attended the school concert. (b) 160 + 98 = 258 460 Cops, > 258 OO Se, 258 girls attended the school concert. Answer: (a)__160 boys (6) __258 girls 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 123 eeSolution to Question 42 Hundreds: Tens 4e4et The digit in the tens place is 1. | oneal 1+4=5 without-regrouping method.) The digit in the ones place is 5 Hundreds Tens Ones 4 1 5 lam 415. Answer: 415 70 Nwst-Know Word Problems Level?Tens 3 : i Ones 3x3=9 oo DAI The digit in the tens place is 9. Use the subtracting without-regrouping 9-3-6 Nees, The digit in the hundreds place is 6. Hundreds | Tens Ones 6 9 3 | am 693. Answer: 693 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 125 iSolution to Question 44 | Ms. Lynch [Her mother SO 890 341 School fundraiser | Lett —_— A 989 é Use the adding-by: regrouping method. 890 + 341 = 1,231 890 + 341 5234 She had 1,231 apple pies Use the subtracting-by- regrouping method. § 8 1,231 - 989 = 242 1 ko Pe ko ee: 4 no ” She had 242 apple pies left. Answer: 242 apple pies 126 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Box Y 20-5 =15 38 5 There were 15 pebbles in Box Y in the beginning. Use the adding without-regrouping method. |)” ae 15+3=18 There were 18 pebbles in Box X in the beginning. Answer: _18 pebbles 0 Musi-Know Word Problems Level 3 127Solution to Question 46 Guess | Numberof ] Number of | Number of | Number of | Total number of chickens | chicken legs | rabbits | rabbit legs legs 1 40 10x 2= 20 40 jox4=40 | 20+40=60 2 | 11x 2=22 9 9x4=36 | 22+36=58 3 9 9x2=18 14 11x4=44 | 18+44=62 4 12 12x2=24 8 ex4=32 | 24+32=56 Guess 4 is correct. 7? | 150 he quess-and- > \( ("check meted. 10 ° if a 2 / —_—_—a 4 A ~. 4 (7 Use the multiplication “sy 8 (tables of 2and 4. 7 0 A 2 4 | 24 + 32 = 56 There were 12 chickens and 8 rabbits. 128 Answer: 12 chickens and 8 rabbits 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 332 Fen Tent | —— -——, C_4x8=32 5 32+4=8 a There were 8 groups of 4 tents. 2 a Gioup | Group | Group | Group | Group | Group | Group | Group 12 girls Use the multiply 12x8 = 96 12 There were 96 campers altogether. Answer: _96 campers. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 129 iSolution to Question 48 Kwame 5 (7 Use the dividing-with Grace (regrouping method. > 2422-12 2je4 Grace does 12 questions o Use the adding- without-regrouping >) method. 24+12=36 They do 36 questions altogether. Use the subtracting-by-> 50 regrouping method. 7 SS Completed ———— Mo 36 2 50-36 = 14 They need to do 14 more questions, Answer: 14 more questions 130 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Use the multiplication table of 10. TS 1 part = $10 2 parts = 2 x $10 = $20 Use the adding- $20 + $5 = $25 enon - Isaac had $25 at first. Answer: $25 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 331 botSolution to Question 50 1,025 — ————, Album Album [Album | —————— 300 300 300 2 >the multiplying. CC wihout-regrouping method. 1 part = 300 7 3 parts = 3 x 300 = 900 300 x 3 900 C (ise tne subtacting-by>y (“reerouping method. > 1,025 - 900 = 125 Kb25 900 125 She kept 125 photographs in the envelope. Answer: 125 photographs 132 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question, 51 pe Box | Box | Box | Box | Box | Box | Box | Box | Box 32 ~~) Use the aviding-wth- \ fearouping method, , 2 parts = 32 ate a 16 1 part = 32+2=16 2J32 2 12 =12 0 Each box contained 16 rolls. — se the matiphving C “with-regrouping >) \ method. 9 parts = 9x 16 = 144 46 9 Mrs. Pappas baked 144 rolls. Answer: 144 rolls _ 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 133 eeSolution to Question 52 Daniel Adrian —, 76 the multiplying- ( with-regrouping >) __ method, 76 x 4= 304 76 x 4 304 Daniel had 304 stickers altogether. Aloums 10 the dividing-with- regrouping method, | ~ 304 + 8 = 38 38 8/304 =24 64 64 Daniel put 38 stickers in each album. 0 Answer: _38 stickers 134 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question 53 2 phe | Bi igger number H ; i 60 Smaller number | F Use the dividing-with- (regrouping method 4 parts = 60 WS 15 1 part=60+4=15 4J60. =4 20 =20 0 C “areogeee \__ method. 3 parts = 3 x 15 = 45 15 x_ 3 45 The bigger number is 45. Answer: 45 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 135 iSolution to Question 54 10 boxes A ~ Box | Box | Box | _ | Box | Box S°Use the mutipiying 2 with-tegrouping 36 avocados method 10 x 36 = 360 36 x 10 00 +36 360 He packed 360 avocados 2 ———— SSS Packed Left a 360 13 Use the adding -without= regrouping method, > 360 + 13 = 373 360 + 13 373 He had 373 avocados altogether. Answer: 373 avocados 136 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3(a) Simon $100 10 parts = $100 10/700. fearouning met =10 >, 1 part = $100 + 10 = $10 oO ~ -0 Simon received $10. 0 Use the multiplication table of 10. ~~ 6 parts = 6 x $10 = $60 (oxime) 2 fox4=4o Toxe=eo 10x6=60 Carlos received $60. WS Answer: (a) $10 (b)___ $60 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 137 [eee38 Solution to Question 56 $16 < —S—— Book Book Folder 24 — ——> Book Book Folder | Folder | Folder 2 file folders = $24 - $16 = $8 1 file folder = $8 + 2 = $4 The cost of each file folder is $4. $16 — $4 = $12 2 books = $12 1 book = $12=2= $6 The cost of each book is $6. Use the subtracting-by- ._ fegrouping method, . Use the dividing without-regrouping method Answer: (a) $4 (b) $6 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3414 Michi Ben 114+2=57 They would have 57 marbles each 87 ———" ETT eau Mich Se ? Use the subtracting 7 withoutregrouping >) et 57-10 = 47 7 Ben had 47 marbles in the beginning. Answer: _47 marbles 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 139 STSCTSSSSSCCTCtF"#EEEELES140 Solution to Question 58 38 Taylor Abby 38+2=19 They now had 19 buttons each. 19+10=29 Taylor had 29 buttons in the beginning * Use the dividing-with \. regrouping method, 1 =18 0 Use the adding-without: fegrouping method. Answer: _ 29 buttons 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3Solution to Question 59 Veggie pizzas Pepperoni pizzas 275 +71 = 346 ‘275 +74 The restaurant sold 346 pepperoni pizzas. 346 Use the adding-by- \_ ret J 275 + 346 = 621 The restaurant sold 621 pizzas altogether. Use the multiplying” C with-regrouping >) \trethod. 621 x $9 = $5,589 ‘e21 xo The restaurant earned $5,589. 5,589 Answer: $5,589__ 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 4 enn nn EnSolution to Question 60 18 —,,— ~ [ To Malik Alicia From Heiley * ——=z SS ee 2 10 23 Use the adding- without-regrouping 10 +23 = 33 method. Joey and Hailey gave Alicia 33 pencils. Use the subtracting- 2. ‘without-regrouping method. 76-33 = 43 Alicia had 43 pencils before receiving some from Joey and Hailey. 43+ 18=61 regrouping method Alicia had 61 pencils in the beginning. Answer: _ 61 pencils ‘now Word Problems Level 3— _ Solution to Question 61 Book C a Book A Book B a 1 fart 6 parts = 180 + 24 = 204 1 part = 204 +6 = 34 Book A has 34 pages. 34-24 = 10 Book B has 10 pages. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 180 +24 grouping method. ) 480 ae + 24 —< _ 204 34 6/204 Corte gear) -18_ regrouping method, y 24 Ne a“ -24 oO _— Use the subtracting 34 wihoutroprouping 3h ei 10 — 7 Answer; 10 pages _ 143 i eettF#Ei Solution to Question 62 teabinet [Ff] tcupboard [| | | 2 cabinets i ry) — $800 4 cupboards | cc 9 € 80x 10 = 800, Use the dividing- without-regrouping 10 parts = $800 method. 1 part = $800 + 10 = $80 The cost of the cupboard was $80. Answer: $80 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 cesit Angelfish [Ange 70t SSS es Use the multipiying- with-regouping >) peti 50¢ x 4 = 200¢ 50 4 x__4 200 The cost of 4 goldfish was 200¢ or $2.00. (b) ~ No 70¢ x7 = 490¢ x * © ° The cost of 7 angelfish was 490¢ or $4.90. Ise the adding-without™ regrouping method. ~~ 490¢ + 200¢ = 690¢ 49 +20 He spent 690¢ or $6.90 altogether. 69 SS loo ° Answer: (a) 200¢ or $2.00 (b) 690¢ or $6.90 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 145 RE ESTTFERNFF a Solution to Question 64 (a) 550t 180¢ [Eraser [Eraser [Eraser [Eraser | Eraser [Pencil] Pencil a | Use the dividing-wihy >) 550¢ +5 = 110¢ sieee regrouping metho.) 2. - ~ 5 =5 An erasor costs 110¢ or $1.10. BS 0 (b) 550¢ 180¢ Hh [Eraser [Eraser [Eraser | Eraser | Eraser |Penoill Pencil] Pencil Pencil Pencil 3 3 Use ne ming 2 pencils = 180¢ 9 ‘ 2Jt80 nated, > 1 pencil = 180¢ = 2 = 90¢ 18 90 0 x 5 5 pencils = 90¢ x 5 = 450¢ _-0 450 0 450¢ + 550¢ = 1,000¢ 450 arby- +5 0 regrouping method. | 5 1,000 5 erasers and 5 pencils cost 1,000¢ or $10.00. Answer: (2) 110¢ or $1.10 (©) 4,000¢ or $10.00 146 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 a —“:CsSCSCsCCGSS;4legs 30 [chicken |Chicken|Chicken| = [Chicken | Chicken | Chicken] Chioken| LJ 2legs : Use the multiplying 25 x 4= 100 25 “nretod y x 4 —_— = 25 cows have 100 legs. 1o0 - Use the multiplying- 30 x 2=60 30 without-regrouping x2 ees 30 chickens have 60 legs. es P= 100+60=160 100 Comme) 6.0. { regrouping method T60 Wo, The cows and chickens have 160 legs altogether. Answer: 160 leas 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 147\ . 7 Solution to Question 66 $2 hy Diego $7 2 $32 $7 | the dng. wth rospnamenne’y 2 $32 +2= $16 Diego and Peter each had $16 $16-$7=$9 A rouping method. ) Peter had $9 before Diego gave him $7. $9+$2=$11 regrouping marae Peter had $11 before he gave Diego $2. Peter had $11 in the beginning Answer: $11 48 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 eee. ™ Solution to Question 67 Box 50 workbooks ——$—— 3 kg 200g Box 45 workbooks 2kg 950g 50-45=5 There is a difference of 5 workbooks. Use te subtracting” sceanetnes 3 kg 200 g-2kg 950 g = 250g 3kg 880 g 2 kg 950 4 250g 50 5 workbooks = 250 g Byes 0 0 1 workbook = 250g +5 =50g — The weight of a workbook is 50 g. Answer: 504 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 9 eeSolution to Question 68 Sonia | | 4 > J Braden Ene ] E Use the mutipiying- (C withoutregrouping * hod. 90¢ x 5 = 450¢ = $4.50 32 Sonia saves $4.50 in 5 days 450 70¢ x 5 = 350¢ = $3.50 79 x Braden saves $3.50 in 5 days. er) (/ Use the adding-by- \ fegrouping method. . $4.50 + $3.50 = $8 The book is $8. Answer: $8 150 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 OO es, ia Solution to Question 69 (a) 2 a | Flour | Flour | Flour | Flour | Pour | Flour | Flour [Retr] 500g Use the multiplying 500 g x 8 = 4,000 g 500 withoutregrouping x 8 method.) 4,000 — There were 4,000 9 of flour in. the beginning. (0) 4,000 g a ee c = ——— Cups [ Used | Used | Left teft | Lett 5 parts = 4,000 g 1 part = 4,000 g + 5 = 800g 0 3 parts = 800 g x 3 = 2,400 g - o x @ ° olwo » = ° 2,400 g of flour were left. Answer: (a) 4,000 g of flour (b) 2,400 g of flour_ 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 11 Re eeeSolution to Question 70 Danie! ) = Gabriel j Dante t 51 Ib, ~~ AL Use tho aaaing. C vitestregurs eens re 51 |b. + 8 lb. = 59 Ib er Gabriel weiglis 59 Ib. a (( Use the adding-by- regrouping method. , 59 Ib. + 67 Ib. = 126 Ib. Daniel and Gabriel's total weight is 126 Ib. Answer: 126 Ib. 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 52 ee eSNotes 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 153Notes 54 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 a SeNotes 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 155Notes 156 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 I a re70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 Notes 157Notes | ‘58 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 |Notes 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3 159 a160 Notes 70 Must-Know Word Problems Level 3