Question

Word Problems

1) Sandy has 22 books in her library. She bought several books at a yard
over the weekend. She now has 61 books in her library. How many be
did she buy at the yard sale?
) How many ink cartridges can you buy with 143 dollars if
one cartridge costs 11 dollars ?
) Melanie is baking a cake. The recipe calls for 6 cups of flour. She alre
4 cups. How many more cups does she need to add ?

Answer 1

1) 39

2) 13

3) 2

Explanation:

1) She had 22 books, she now has 61 books, so she bought 61-22 = 39 books at the yard sale.

2) 143/11 = 13

3) 6-4 = 2