SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to add
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Example Question #891 : Operations
Add each digit by place value:
First digit:
Next digit:
Next digit:
Last digit:
Answer:
Example Question #892 : Operations
What is the next number in the sequence?
The pattern here is adding by 3:
Simply add 3 to the last term in the sequence to determine the next number:
Example Question #893 : Operations
Sandra begins the day with $57. She sells a lemonade for $3 and sells 4 sandwiches for $3 per sandwich. Then she buys for a new spoon for $5. How much money does she have after these transactions?
$67
$62
$58
$57
$72
$67
First, add $3 to her starting amount to account for the lemonade:
Then add the sandwiches:
Finally, subtract the amount she spent on the spoon:
She has $67.
Example Question #894 : Operations
Yesterday, Sally went on a shopping spree! She bought a 
Since Sally is spending money over time, we need to add all three values together to find out how much money she spent in all!
Example Question #895 : Operations
In a classroom, there are 4 large tables. Each table seats 12 students. How many students can sit in the classroom?
50 students
47 students
48 students
46 students
49 students
47 students
We can solve this question by adding or by multiplying.
There are 4 tables, and each table can seat 12 students. Add together each table:
Or, multiply 4 tables by 12 students per table:
Example Question #1116 : Numbers And Operations
Yesterday was Brayden's birthday! He received 
Since Brayden recieved money from many different family members, we need to add them all together to determine how much money he received in all!
Example Question #51 : How To Add
Bessie weighs 
Since we need to find out the combined weight of Bessie and John, we need to add both of their weights!
Example Question #1121 : Numbers And Operations
Meagan ate 
Since the three children are eating pretzels, we need to add all three values together to find out how many pretzels are eaten in all!
Example Question #52 : How To Add
Add:
To solve 
The correct answer is 
Example Question #521 : Numbers And Operations
Molly has 
This is an addition problem because Molly and Natalie are putting their pencils together. We can either add 
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