The four operations
Word problems with the four operations Let’s Learn Together
Carl’s book has 140 pages. He reads 1 __ 2 of the book. He then reads another 18 pages. How many pages has he read?
Let’s show the word problem in a diagram. This bar shows Carl’s book.
140 pages He reads half of it.
70 pages He then reads an extra 18 pages.
18 pages
He reads a total of 88 pages.
70 pages
Let’s Practise
1 Riana has 20 sweets. She eats 8 sweets and then shares the rest with a friend. How many does she give her friend? 2 Letisha wins a prize of $4128. She gives $1500 away. She shares the remaining money between 4 people. How much do they each get? 3 A holiday costs $399 for adults and $120 for children. How much does it cost for 5 adults and 1 child?
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