Decoration for Festival (Addition and Subtraction)
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Decoration for Celebration! — Complete the Table
1Each garland has 10 flowers. Complete the given table for Rohan, Simran, Akash, Suwali, Javed, and Zoha.Show solution
We write the number of tens (garlands) and ones (extra flowers) and find the total.
| Name | Tens (garlands) | Ones (extra flowers) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan | 1 | 2 | |
| Simran | 3 | 7 | |
| Akash | 4 | 8 | |
| Suwali | 5 | 3 | |
| Javed | 4 | 3 | |
| Zoha | 2 | 0 | |
(Note: Javed's and Zoha's values are read from the picture described in the chapter. Javed = 43 flowers, Zoha = 20 flowers.)
How many flowers are used by Rohan and Suwali together?
1Rohan has 12 flowers and Suwali has 53 flowers. How many flowers do they have together?Show solution
- Rohan's flowers =
- Suwali's flowers =
We add using the column method (Tens and Ones):
Step 1: Add Ones →
Step 2: Add Tens →
Rohan and Suwali together have 65 flowers.
How many flowers are used by Zoha and Javed in all?
1Zoha has 20 flowers and Javed has 43 flowers. How many flowers do they have in all?Show solution
- Zoha's flowers =
- Javed's flowers =
Using column method:
Step 1: Add Ones →
Step 2: Add Tens →
Zoha and Javed together have 63 flowers.
2What is the total number of flowers used by Zoha and Akash?Show solution
- Zoha's flowers = (Tens = 2, Ones = 0)
- Akash's flowers = (Tens = 4, Ones = 8)
Using column method:
Step 1: Add Ones →
Step 2: Add Tens →
Zoha and Akash together have 68 flowers.
| | Tens | Ones | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoha brings | 2 | 0 | |
| Akash brings | 4 | 8 | |
| Together | 6 | 8 | |
3What is the total number of flowers used by Rohan and Simran?Show solution
- Rohan's flowers = (Tens = 1, Ones = 2)
- Simran's flowers = (Tens = 3, Ones = 7)
Using column method:
Step 1: Add Ones →
Step 2: Add Tens →
Rohan and Simran together have 49 flowers.
| | Tens | Ones | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan brings | 1 | 2 | |
| Simran brings | 3 | 7 | |
| Together | 4 | 9 | |
Let us do it on Ginladi (Number Line Addition)
A (Count 12 ahead of 25 on the ginladi/number line)Show solution
Method: Start at 25. First jump 10 steps forward to reach 35. Then jump 2 more steps forward to reach 37.
B (Count 34 ahead of 57 on the ginladi/number line)Show solution
Method (breaking 34 into tens and ones):
Step 1:
Step 2:
On the number line: Count 34 ahead of 57.
CShow solution
Method (breaking 43 into tens and ones):
Step 1:
Step 2:
Add numbers on the Number Line
AShow solution
Start at 23 on the number line. Jump 10 forward → reach 33. Jump 4 more forward → reach 37.
BShow solution
Start at 24. Jump 10 forward → reach 34. Jump 6 more forward → reach 40.
CShow solution
Start at 11. Jump 20 forward → reach 31. Jump 2 more forward → reach 33.
Playing with Blocks — Addition with Regrouping
1Mahi has some blocks and Isha brings more blocks. The example shown: 5 tens 11 ones → regroup to 6 tens 1 one. Find the total.Show solution
Concept: 10 ones = 1 ten (regrouping)
So: , and remains.
2Find the total: 3 tens 6 ones + 4 tens 7 ones (shown as 7 tens 13 ones → 8 tens 3 ones)Show solution
- First group: 3 tens 6 ones = 36
- Second group: 4 tens 7 ones = 47
Step 1: Add ones → ones = 1 ten + 3 ones
Step 2: Add tens → tens
Verification: ✓
3Find the total: 4 tens 5 ones + 4 tens 9 onesShow solution
- First: 4 tens 5 ones = 45
- Second: 4 tens 9 ones = 49
Step 1: Add ones → ones = 1 ten + 4 ones
Step 2: Add tens → tens
4Find the total: 5 tens 8 ones + 3 tens 2 onesShow solution
- First: 5 tens 8 ones = 58
- Second: 3 tens 2 ones = 32
Step 1: Add ones → ones = 1 ten + 0 ones
Step 2: Add tens → tens
5Find the total: 8 tens 4 ones + 1 ten (i.e., 84 + 10)Show solution
- First: 8 tens 4 ones = 84
- Second: 1 ten 0 ones = 10
Step 1: Add ones →
Step 2: Add tens →
6Find the total: 2 tens 6 ones + 4 tens 8 onesShow solution
- First: 2 tens 6 ones = 26
- Second: 4 tens 8 ones = 48
Step 1: Add ones → ones = 1 ten + 4 ones
Step 2: Add tens → tens
Word Problems — Addition
ARahim made 43 runs in one match and 58 runs in another match. How many runs did he make in the two matches together?Show solution
- Runs in first match = 43
- Runs in second match = 58
We need to find the total runs.
Step 1: Add Ones → → write 1, carry 1
Step 2: Add Tens → → write 10
Rahim made 101 runs in the two matches together.
BSimarpreet had 12 colour pencils. Her mother gifted her 36 more colour pencils. How many total colour pencils does she have now?Show solution
- Pencils Simarpreet had = 12
- Pencils gifted by mother = 36
Step 1: Add Ones →
Step 2: Add Tens →
Simarpreet now has 48 colour pencils.
CHeena collected 34 red marbles and 57 blue marbles. How many total marbles does she have now?Show solution
- Red marbles = 34
- Blue marbles = 57
Step 1: Add Ones → → write 1, carry 1
Step 2: Add Tens →
Heena has 91 marbles in total.
DSarika spent ₹56 in the fair, while Manish spent ₹35 in the fair. What is the total money they both spent in the fair?Show solution
- Sarika spent = ₹56
- Manish spent = ₹35
Step 1: Add Ones → → write 1, carry 1
Step 2: Add Tens →
They both spent ₹91 in the fair together.
EThere are 36 men and 47 women in the bus. How many people are there in the bus?Show solution
- Number of men = 36
- Number of women = 47
Step 1: Add Ones → → write 3, carry 1
Step 2: Add Tens →
There are 83 people in the bus.
Subtraction using Ginladi (Number Line)
ATake away 9 from 18. Show solution
On the number line: Start at 18, move 9 steps backward.
BTake away 8 from 12. Show solution
On the number line: Start at 12, move 8 steps backward.
CTake away 18 from 30. Show solution
On the number line: Start at 30, jump back 10 steps → reach 20, then jump back 8 more steps → reach 12.
DTake away 14 from 23. Show solution
On the number line: Start at 23, jump back 10 → reach 13, then jump back 4 → reach 9.
ETake away 17 from 26. Show solution
On the number line: Start at 26, jump back 10 → reach 16, then jump back 7 → reach 9.
Read the Number Line and Fill the Boxes (Subtraction)
A (Read from number line)Show solution
BShow solution
Method: , then
C (Read from number line)Show solution
A common example:
(Students should read their specific number line and fill accordingly.)
DShow solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
EShow solution
Concept: Any number subtracted from itself equals zero.
FShow solution
Concept: Subtracting zero from any number gives the same number.
GShow solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
Playing with Blocks — Subtraction (Let us Do)
1Show solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
2Show solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
3Show solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
4Show solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
AShikha has ₹82. She bought pencils for ₹22. How much money is she left with?Show solution
- Money Shikha has = ₹82
- Cost of pencils = ₹22
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
Shikha is left with ₹60.
BRuby has ₹60. She bought a notebook for ₹20. How much money is she left with?Show solution
- Money Ruby has = ₹60
- Cost of notebook = ₹20
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
Ruby is left with ₹40.
Decorating with Garlands — Subtraction with Regrouping
1Jyoti has 28 flowers. She gives 5 to her friend. How many flowers is she left with?Show solution
- Flowers Jyoti has = 28
- Flowers given away = 5
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
Jyoti is left with 23 flowers.
2Jyoti has 54 flowers. She gives 28 to her mother. How many flowers is she left with?Show solution
- Flowers Jyoti has = 54
- Flowers given to mother = 28
Since ones digit: 4 < 8, we need to regroup (borrow).
Step 1: Borrow 1 ten from tens place. Tens become . Ones become .
Step 2: Subtract ones →
Step 3: Subtract tens →
Jyoti is left with 26 flowers.
3Jyoti has 73 flowers. She gives 47 to her mother. How many flowers is she left with?Show solution
- Flowers Jyoti has = 73
- Flowers given to mother = 47
Since ones digit: 3 < 7, we need to regroup.
Step 1: Borrow 1 ten from tens place. Tens become . Ones become .
Step 2: Subtract ones →
Step 3: Subtract tens →
Jyoti is left with 26 flowers.
Let us Do — Subtraction Practice
1Show solution
Since 5 < 8, regroup: borrow 1 ten.
Tens: , Ones:
Step 1:
Step 2:
2Show solution
Since 4 < 7, regroup: borrow 1 ten.
Tens: , Ones:
Step 1:
Step 2:
3Show solution
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
4Show solution
Concept: Any number subtracted from itself = 0.
5Show solution
Since 3 < 8, regroup: borrow 1 ten.
Tens: , Ones:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Skip the Rope
AAman skipped 14 times in the first chance. How many more skips does he need to complete 20 skips? and Show solution
- Total skips needed = 20
- Skips done = 14
We find:
Step 1: Since 0 < 4, regroup. Borrow 1 ten. Ones = 10, Tens = 1.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Also:
Aman needs 6 more skips.
BAvni skipped 12 times in the first chance. How many more skips does she need to complete 20 skips? and Show solution
- Total skips needed = 20
- Skips done = 12
Step 1: Since 0 < 2, regroup. Borrow 1 ten. Ones = 10, Tens = 1.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Also:
Avni needs 8 more skips.
Word Problems — Subtraction
AAnushka collected 63 shells. She gave 26 shells to her brother. How many shells are left with her?Show solution
- Shells collected = 63
- Shells given away = 26
Since 3 < 6, regroup.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Anushka is left with 37 shells.
B54 passengers were sitting in the bus and 16 got down at the bus stand. How many are there in the bus now?Show solution
- Passengers in bus = 54
- Passengers who got down = 16
Since 4 < 6, regroup.
Step 1:
Step 2:
There are 38 passengers in the bus now.
CThere were 40 balloons and 13 balloons got burst. How many balloons are left?Show solution
- Total balloons = 40
- Balloons burst = 13
Step 1: Since 0 < 3, regroup. Borrow 1 ten. Ones = 10, Tens = 3.
Step 2:
Step 3:
27 balloons are left.
DKanika made 72 bangles. She sold 36 bangles. How many bangles are left with Kanika now?Show solution
- Bangles made = 72
- Bangles sold = 36
Since 2 < 6, regroup.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Kanika has 36 bangles left.
E56 birds were sitting on the tree. A few more birds joined them. Now there are 87 birds. Find out the number of birds that came later.Show solution
- Birds originally on tree = 56
- Birds now = 87
- Birds that came later = ?
We find:
Step 1:
Step 2:
31 birds came later.
FArman dribbled the ball 18 times. How many more times should he dribble the ball to complete 35 taps?Show solution
- Taps done = 18
- Total taps needed = 35
- More taps needed = ?
We find:
Since 5 < 8, regroup.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Arman needs to dribble 17 more times.
Addition and Subtraction Facts — Fact Family
1Complete the fact family for 20, 30, 50.Show solution
Addition facts:
Subtraction facts:
2Complete the fact family for 10, 20, 30.Show solution
Addition facts:
Subtraction facts:
3Complete the fact family for 20, 80, 100.Show solution
Addition facts:
Subtraction facts:
Hania and Mansi's Gift
AThere are ₹78 in the purse. The cost of a gift wrapper is ₹24 and the cost of ribbons is ₹37. How much money did they spend?Show solution
- Cost of gift wrapper = ₹24
- Cost of ribbons = ₹37
Total money spent = ₹24 + ₹37
Step 1: Add ones → → write 1, carry 1
Step 2: Add tens →
They spent ₹61 in total.
BThere are ₹78 in the purse. They spent ₹61. How much money is left with them?Show solution
- Money in purse = ₹78
- Money spent = ₹61
Step 1: Subtract ones →
Step 2: Subtract tens →
₹17 is left with them.
Project Work — Verify Daljeet's Answers
1Daljeet has solved some questions and written down their answers. Verify the answers and correct them if wrong. (Note: The specific sums are in the image. Based on typical examples in this chapter, we verify common addition and subtraction problems.)Show solution
Method to verify addition: If Daljeet wrote , check:
Method to verify subtraction: If Daljeet wrote , check:
General Rule: Students should redo each sum step by step using the column method (Tens and Ones), check if regrouping is needed, and compare with Daljeet's answer. If different, write the correct answer.
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