Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - Worksheet 5 - 3rd Grade

Medium

Practice addition and subtraction word problems with printable questions and separate worked answer keys.

medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.

12 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: addition, subtraction, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This medium-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 3rd Grade students practicing addition and subtraction word problems. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.

Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.

  • Practice addition and subtraction word problems with printable questions and separate worked answer keys.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: A library has 463 books and receives 762 more. How many books does it have now?
Solution Steps:
  1. Align ones, tens and hundreds; work from right to left.
  2. 463 + 762 = 1225.
Answer: 1225
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
A library has 314 books and receives 758 more. How many books does it have now?
2
A library has 867 books. Students borrow 318. How many remain?
3
A library has 744 books and receives 424 more. How many books does it have now?
4
A library has 549 books. Students borrow 298. How many remain?
5
A library has 146 books and receives 882 more. How many books does it have now?
6
A library has 245 books. Students borrow 158. How many remain?
7
A library has 548 books and receives 679 more. How many books does it have now?
8
A library has 860 books. Students borrow 233. How many remain?
9
A library has 526 books and receives 448 more. How many books does it have now?
10
A library has 889 books. Students borrow 170. How many remain?
11
A library has 982 books and receives 420 more. How many books does it have now?
12
A library has 776 books. Students borrow 645. How many remain?

Answer Key

1. 10722. 5493. 11684. 2515. 10286. 877. 12278. 6279. 97410. 71911. 140212. 131

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This worksheet focuses on addition, subtraction, problem solving. It is designed for 3rd Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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This worksheet contains 12 problems. It typically takes 20-30 minutes to complete. An answer key with all solutions is included so parents and teachers can check work quickly.