3rd Grade Math Word Problems (Addition & Subtraction)

The following are some examples of 3rd Grade Math Word Problems for addition and subtraction..

Addition

Example:

Allen saved $1570. Sally saved $1936 more than Allen. How much did they save altogether?

Solution:

Step 1: Find how much Sally saved.

1570 + 1936 = 3506

Sally saved $3506.

Step 2: Find how much they saved altogether.

1570 + 3506 = 5076

They saved $5076 altogether.

Subtraction

Example:

An oven cost $860. A washing machine cost $135 less than the oven. Find the change received by Ben if he paid the cashier $1000 for the washing machine.

Solution:

Step 1: Find the cost of the washing machine.

860 – 135 = 725

The cost of the washing machine was $725.

Step 2: Find the change received.

1000 – 725 = 275

He received $275 in change.

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