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Equal-Groups Word Problems — Write the Addition

Draw equal groups if it helps. Write an addition equation, then find the total.

ExampleEthan is sorting shells found on the beach. He puts 3 shells in each jar. There are 2 jars. How many shells does he sort in all?
3 + 3 = 6 shells
Answer: 6 shells
  1. 1.Iris is sorting shells found on the beach. She puts 2 shells in each jar. There are 2 jars. How many shells does she sort in all?
    Answer: shells
  2. 2.Ethan is stacking books on the library trolley. He puts 3 books on each shelf. There are 4 shelves. How many books does he stack in all?
    Answer: books
  3. 3.Noah is setting out paints for art class. He puts 4 paint pots on each table. There are 4 tables. How many paint pots does he set out in all?
    Answer: paint pots
  4. 4.Mia is planting the school garden. She plants 4 seeds in each row. There are 5 rows. How many seeds does she plant in all?
    Answer: seeds
  5. 5.Ben is setting out paints for art class. He puts 4 paint pots on each table. There are 3 tables. How many paint pots does he set out in all?
    Answer: paint pots