Word problems: math practice, grades 1–4
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Example problems
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A barrel held 5 l of water. 2 l were poured out. How many litres are left?
Answer
3
A cyclist rode 58 km in the morning and 28 km in the evening. How many kilometres is that in all?
Answer
86
A train goes at 20 km/h for 2 h. How far does it go (km)?
Answer
40
One notebook costs 7 . Number of notebooks: 9. What is the total cost?
Answer
63
Two bags hold 50 kg of flour. The first has 10 kg more than the second. How many kilograms are in the second bag?
Answer
20
Pupils in the class: 12. Girls make up 1/3 of all pupils. How many girls are there?
Answer
4