Word Problems: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Mathematics
Grade 8
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focused on solving word problems involving addition of three-digit numbers, designed to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills for Grade 8 students.
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Word Problems: Problem Solving & Reasoning
Subject: MathematicsGrade: Grade 8
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction
Read each word problem carefully. Use addition to find the solution. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A bookstore sold 124 hardcover books and 189 paperback books in a day. How many books did they sell in total?
[2 marks]2.
A school collected $342 in fundraising and $278 from donations. What is the total amount collected?
[2 marks]3.
A factory produced 158 units of product A and 137 units of product B in a week. How many units were produced altogether?
[2 marks]4.
A farmer harvested 234 apples from one orchard and 189 from another. How many apples were harvested in total?
[2 marks]5.
In a library, 412 books are on the first shelf and 385 books are on the second shelf. How many books are there in total on both shelves?
[2 marks]6.
A car traveled 285 km on Monday and 327 km on Tuesday. What is the total distance traveled over the two days?
[2 marks]7.
A concert hall has 378 seats in the balcony and 294 seats on the main floor. How many seats are there in total?
[2 marks]8.
A bakery baked 145 cookies in the morning and 176 cookies in the afternoon. How many cookies did they bake that day?
[2 marks]9.
A warehouse received 423 boxes last week and 389 boxes this week. How many boxes were received in total?
[2 marks]10.
A cyclist traveled 142 km in the first week and 199 km in the second week. How many kilometers did they travel in total?
[2 marks]11.
A farmer has 234 cows and 187 goats. How many animals does he have in total?
[2 marks]12.
A student scored 87 in math, 92 in science, and 78 in history. What is his total score?
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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