Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - Worksheet 8 - 3rd Grade

Hard

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

hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

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

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 3rd Grade students practicing addition and subtraction word problems. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

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 315 books and receives 103 more. How many books does it have now?
2
A library has 967 books. Students borrow 367. How many remain?
3
A library has 744 books and receives 643 more. How many books does it have now?
4
A library has 972 books. Students borrow 812. How many remain?
5
A library has 619 books and receives 137 more. How many books does it have now?
6
A library has 483 books. Students borrow 294. How many remain?
7
A library has 485 books and receives 549 more. How many books does it have now?
8
A library has 850 books. Students borrow 319. How many remain?
9
A library has 939 books and receives 489 more. How many books does it have now?
10
A library has 795 books. Students borrow 765. How many remain?
11
A library has 148 books and receives 139 more. How many books does it have now?
12
A library has 838 books. Students borrow 785. How many remain?
13
A library has 956 books and receives 819 more. How many books does it have now?
14
A library has 800 books. Students borrow 773. How many remain?
15
A library has 938 books and receives 164 more. How many books does it have now?

Answer Key

1. 4182. 6003. 13874. 1605. 7566. 1897. 10348. 5319. 142810. 3011. 28712. 5313. 177514. 2715. 1102

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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 15 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.