Addition Word Problems

(1-step word problems)

Here are some examples of addition word problems that can be solved in one step. We will illustrate how block diagrams can be used to help you to visualize the addition word problems in terms of the information given and the data that needs to be found.

Example:

There are 1030 books in the library. We bought 67 more books for the library. How many books are there in the library now?

Solution:

1030 + 67 = 1097

There are 1097 books in the library now.

Example:

1085 girls and 531 boys took part in an art competition. How many students took part in the competition altogether?

Solution:

1085 + 531 = 1616

1616 students took part in the competition altogether.

Example:

After giving $1085 to his wife, Simon had $746 left. How money had he at first?

Solution:

1085 + 746 = 1831

Simon had $1831 at first.

Example:

Margret sold 1392 meatballs on Friday. She sold 1940 more meatballs on Saturday than on Friday. How many meatballs did she sell on Saturday?

Solution:

1392 + 1940 = 3332

She sold 3332 meatballs on Saturday.

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