3rd Grade Math Word Problems

Question 1

Eight ounces of batter makes 4 pancakes. 12 oz. makes six pancakes. How many can 32 oz. make?

Accepted Answer

16 pancakes

Question 2

Two kids made a ramp with 3 pieces. Each piece weighs 112 pounds. How much does the ramp weigh?

Accepted Answer

336 pounds

Question 3

There are 6 pigs in the barn. There are 3 times as many cows as pigs. How many cows are there?

Accepted Answer

18 cows

Question 4

I slept for 1 hour and 10 minutes. I ate lunch for 35 minutes. How long did I sleep and eat?

Accepted Answer

105 minutes

Question 5

Billy will eat 48 hot dogs for lunch. He will eat them 4 at a time. How many times will he eat?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 6

I have 3 doz. eggs to make cakes. 1 cake needs 8 eggs. How many eggs do I need to make 9 cakes?

Accepted Answer

72 eggs

Question 7

Using the information provided, what fraction of pizza has been eaten?

Accepted Answer

3/10

Question 8

I have $136 in the bank, $39 in my car. How much money do I have in all?

Accepted Answer

$175

Question 9

Jo has 32 hats, 28 socks and 6 shoes. Which expression is closest to the total number of items?

Accepted Answer

30 + 30 + 10

Question 10

Nine boys and 10 girls went to P.E. Coach gave each kid 2 golf balls. How many were passed out?

Accepted Answer

38 golf balls were given to the kids.

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