NOTE TO THE TEACHER. To save the labor of copying, the pupils may occasionally be directed to write their answers on a sheet of paper placed beneath a row of examples. Copying should not be entirely neglected, however, since the habit of carefulness in copying is an important element in accuracy. 1. Richard made $24 on his school garden and earned $17 by washing automobiles. How much money did he earn in all? 2. A farmer sold 26 bushels of apples on Monday, 35 bushels on Tuesday, and 30 bushels on Wednesday. How many bushels did he sell in the three days? 3. On Tuesday a newsboy sold 28 morning papers and 44 evening papers. How many papers did he sell on that day? 4. Dora had 42 cents left after spending 28 cents for buttons and 10 cents for pins. How much money had she at first? 5. One month my father spent $24 for rent, $65 for food, and $12 for other items. How much did all cost? 6. John planted 29 potatoes in one row, 31 in another row, and 33 in a third row. How many potatoes did he plant? 7. Paul spent 35 for a ball, 25¢ for a bat, and 10¢ for car fare. How much did he spend? 8. On a picnic each girl spent 15 for car fare, 20 on the roller coaster, 35 in the picture gallery, and 12 for popcorn. How much did each girl spend ? 9. It took Mary 16 minutes to sweep and dust the library, 12 minutes for the dining room, and 23 minutes for the parlor. How long did it take for the three rooms? 10. Agnes canned 43 jars of fruit and Martha canned 27 jars more than Agnes. How many jars did both can ? 4. From the spring they walk 95 yards south through the woods. Then they cut across lots 113 yards from the gate and reach grandma's house. How far do they walk from the spring to grandma's house? 5. The distance north from grandma's house to the fish pond is 46 yards; from the fish pond to Tim's house, 95 yards; and from Tim's house to Peter's house, 50 yards. How far is it from grandma's to Peter's house? 6. How much farther is it from Tim's house to grandma's than from Peter's house to Tim's? 7. What is the total length in yards of Peter and Polly's walk by the time they reach home? What is the total length in feet? 1. Subtract 24 from 59. 59 24 35 Write the smaller number under the larger number with ones under ones and tens under tens. * TO THE TEACHER. The first method (called the addition method) should be taught for mental work, since it is always used in making change. For written work, the teacher should select the method she prefers; but should under no circumstances teach both methods. |