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Give and Take - Mathematics (Grade 3)

Chapter Overview

This chapter introduces students to the concepts of addition and subtraction through real-life scenarios. It helps them understand how numbers can be given (added) or taken (subtracted) in various situations, strengthening their mental math skills.

Addition: Combining two or more numbers to find their total.

Subtraction: Taking away one number from another to find the difference.

Key Concepts

1. Understanding Addition

Students learn to add numbers by counting forward. Examples include adding small numbers like 5 + 3 and understanding the concept through objects or pictures.

2. Understanding Subtraction

Students learn to subtract numbers by counting backward. Examples include subtracting small numbers like 8 - 2 and visualizing the process using objects.

3. Word Problems

Simple word problems are introduced to help students apply addition and subtraction in real-life situations, such as sharing toys or buying items.

Examples

Example 1: If Ravi has 7 marbles and gives 3 to his friend, how many marbles does he have left?

Solution: 7 - 3 = 4 marbles.

Example 2: Priya has 5 pencils and her mother gives her 4 more. How many pencils does she have now?

Solution: 5 + 4 = 9 pencils.

Activities

1. Counting objects like beads or buttons to practice addition and subtraction.

2. Drawing pictures to represent addition and subtraction problems.

3. Solving simple word problems involving giving and taking.

Summary

This chapter helps students build a strong foundation in basic arithmetic operations. By the end of the chapter, students should be able to perform simple addition and subtraction mentally and apply these skills in everyday situations.

All Question Types with Solutions – CBSE Exam Pattern

Explore a complete set of CBSE-style questions with detailed solutions, categorized by marks and question types. Ideal for exam preparation, revision and practice.

Very Short Answer (1 Mark) – with Solutions (CBSE Pattern)

These are 1-mark questions requiring direct, concise answers. Ideal for quick recall and concept clarity.

Question 1:
What is the sum of 25 and 17?
Answer:
The sum of 25 and 17 is 42.

Here's how we add them:
25 + 17 = (20 + 5) + (10 + 7)
= (20 + 10) + (5 + 7)
= 30 + 12
= 42

Question 2:
Subtract 13 from 50.
Answer:
Subtracting 13 from 50 gives 37.

Here's the step-by-step subtraction:
50 - 13 = (50 - 10) - 3
= 40 - 3
= 37

Question 3:
If Riya has 18 chocolates and gives 7 to her friend, how many does she have left?
Answer:
Riya has 11 chocolates left.

Calculation:
18 - 7 = 11
Give and Take helps us understand sharing and subtraction.

Question 4:
Add 30 and 45 using the give and take method.
Answer:
The sum of 30 and 45 is 75.

Using give and take:
30 + 45 = (30 + 40) + 5
= 70 + 5
= 75

Question 5:
What number is 10 more than 28?
Answer:
The number 10 more than 28 is 38.

Calculation:
28 + 10 = 38
Give and Take helps us easily add tens.

Question 6:
If a basket has 24 apples and 15 are taken out, how many remain?
Answer:
9 apples remain in the basket.

Subtraction steps:
24 - 15 = (24 - 10) - 5
= 14 - 5
= 9

Question 7:
Find the total of 12, 8, and 5.
Answer:
The total is 25.

Adding step-by-step:
12 + 8 = 20
20 + 5 = 25
Give and Take makes adding multiple numbers easier.

Question 8:
How much is 50 reduced by 27?
Answer:
50 reduced by 27 is 23.

Subtraction breakdown:
50 - 27 = (50 - 20) - 7
= 30 - 7
= 23

Question 9:
If you give 9 candies from 16, how many are left?
Answer:
7 candies are left.

Calculation:
16 - 9 = 7
Give and Take teaches us subtraction through real-life examples.

Question 10:
What is 19 plus 23?
Answer:
19 plus 23 equals 42.

Addition method:
19 + 23 = (10 + 20) + (9 + 3)
= 30 + 12
= 42

Very Short Answer (2 Marks) – with Solutions (CBSE Pattern)

These 2-mark questions test key concepts in a brief format. Answers are expected to be accurate and slightly descriptive.

Question 1:
Rahul has 15 marbles. He gives 7 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Rahul have now?
Answer:

Rahul initially has 15 marbles.
He gives away 7 marbles.
Marbles left = 15 - 7 = 8 marbles.
So, Rahul now has 8 marbles.

Question 2:
Priya has 12 chocolates. Her mother gives her 5 more. How many chocolates does Priya have in total?
Answer:

Priya starts with 12 chocolates.
Her mother gives her 5 more.
Total chocolates = 12 + 5 = 17 chocolates.
Priya now has 17 chocolates in total.

Question 3:
A shopkeeper has 20 pencils. He sells 9 pencils. How many pencils are left with him?
Answer:

The shopkeeper has 20 pencils initially.
He sells 9 pencils.
Pencils left = 20 - 9 = 11 pencils.
The shopkeeper now has 11 pencils left.

Question 4:
There are 18 apples in a basket. 6 apples are taken out. How many apples remain in the basket?
Answer:

The basket has 18 apples.
6 apples are taken out.
Apples remaining = 18 - 6 = 12 apples.
There are 12 apples left in the basket.

Question 5:
Sohan has 10 stickers. His sister gives him 8 more. How many stickers does Sohan have now?
Answer:

Sohan has 10 stickers.
His sister gives him 8 more.
Total stickers = 10 + 8 = 18 stickers.
Sohan now has 18 stickers.

Question 6:
There are 25 candies in a jar. 15 candies are eaten. How many candies are left in the jar?
Answer:

The jar has 25 candies.
15 candies are eaten.
Candies left = 25 - 15 = 10 candies.
There are 10 candies left in the jar.

Question 7:
Priya has 24 candies. She takes 9 more candies from her brother. How many candies does she have in total?
Answer:

Priya initially has 24 candies.
She takes 9 more candies.
Total candies = 24 + 9 = 33 candies.
So, Priya now has 33 candies in total.

Question 8:
There are 18 birds on a tree. 5 birds fly away. How many birds are left on the tree?
Answer:

Initially, there are 18 birds on the tree.
5 birds fly away.
Birds left = 18 - 5 = 13 birds.
So, 13 birds are left on the tree.

Question 9:
A shopkeeper has 30 pencils. He sells 12 pencils in the morning. How many pencils are left with him?
Answer:

The shopkeeper starts with 30 pencils.
He sells 12 pencils.
Pencils left = 30 - 12 = 18 pencils.
So, the shopkeeper has 18 pencils left.

Question 10:
Sita has 50 rupees. She spends 25 rupees on a book. How much money does she have now?
Answer:

Sita initially has 50 rupees.
She spends 25 rupees on a book.
Money left = 50 - 25 = 25 rupees.
So, Sita now has 25 rupees.

Question 11:
There are 40 students in a class. 15 more students join the class. How many students are there now?
Answer:

Initially, there are 40 students in the class.
15 more students join.
Total students = 40 + 15 = 55 students.
So, there are now 55 students in the class.

Short Answer (3 Marks) – with Solutions (CBSE Pattern)

These 3-mark questions require brief explanations and help assess understanding and application of concepts.

Question 1:
Priya has 58 stickers. She receives 25 more stickers from her brother. How many stickers does she have in total?
Answer:

Priya starts with 58 stickers.
She gets 25 more stickers.
To find the total, add 58 and 25.
58 + 25 = 83 stickers.
Now, Priya has 83 stickers in total.

Question 2:
A shopkeeper has 90 candies. He sells 37 candies in the morning and 28 in the evening. How many candies are left?
Answer:

The shopkeeper starts with 90 candies.
He sells 37 candies in the morning and 28 candies in the evening.
First, subtract the morning sales: 90 - 37 = 53 candies.
Then, subtract the evening sales: 53 - 28 = 25 candies.
So, 25 candies are left.

Question 3:
There are 64 students in a class. 18 students went for a field trip. How many students are present in the class?
Answer:

Total students in the class: 64.
Students who went for the field trip: 18.
To find the number of present students, subtract 18 from 64.
64 - 18 = 46 students.
So, 46 students are present in the class.

Question 4:
A fruit seller had 75 apples. He sold some and has 42 left. How many apples did he sell?
Answer:

The fruit seller initially had 75 apples.
After selling some, he has 42 apples left.
To find the number of apples sold, subtract the remaining apples from the total.
75 - 42 = 33 apples.
So, the fruit seller sold 33 apples.

Question 5:
Priya has 28 stickers. Her brother gives her 15 more stickers. How many stickers does Priya have in total?
Answer:

Priya starts with 28 stickers.
Her brother gives her 15 more stickers.
To find the total, add 28 and 15.
28 + 15 = 43 stickers.
Priya now has 43 stickers in total.

Question 6:
A shopkeeper has 60 pencils. He sells 25 pencils in the morning and 18 in the evening. How many pencils are left?
Answer:

The shopkeeper starts with 60 pencils.
He sells 25 pencils in the morning.
60 - 25 = 35 pencils left.
In the evening, he sells 18 more pencils.
35 - 18 = 17 pencils.
So, 17 pencils are left.

Question 7:
There are 50 students in a class. 12 students went for a field trip. How many students are present in the class?
Answer:

Total students in the class: 50.
Students on the field trip: 12.
To find the number of students present, subtract 12 from 50.
50 - 12 = 38 students.
So, 38 students are present in the class.

Question 8:
Neha has 37 candies. She gives 9 candies to her sister and 5 candies to her friend. How many candies does Neha have left?
Answer:

Neha starts with 37 candies.
She gives 9 candies to her sister.
37 - 9 = 28 candies left.
Then, she gives 5 candies to her friend.
28 - 5 = 23 candies.
Neha now has 23 candies left.

Long Answer (5 Marks) – with Solutions (CBSE Pattern)

These 5-mark questions are descriptive and require detailed, structured answers with proper explanation and examples.

Question 1:
Rahul has 45 marbles. He gives 18 marbles to his friend Rohan and then receives 12 marbles from his sister Priya. Using the give and take method, calculate how many marbles Rahul has now. Show each step clearly.
Answer:

To find out how many marbles Rahul has now, we will follow the give and take method step by step.


Step 1: Rahul initially has 45 marbles.
Step 2: He gives 18 marbles to Rohan.
Calculation: 45 - 18 = 27 marbles.
Step 3: He then receives 12 marbles from Priya.
Calculation: 27 + 12 = 39 marbles.

Therefore, Rahul now has 39 marbles. This method helps us understand how quantities change when we give or take items.

Question 2:
A fruit seller had 68 apples. He sold 25 apples in the morning and 19 apples in the evening. Using the give and take concept, explain how many apples are left with the fruit seller. Also, write one real-life situation where this concept is useful.
Answer:

Let's solve the problem using the give and take concept step by step.


Step 1: The fruit seller initially has 68 apples.
Step 2: He sells 25 apples in the morning.
Calculation: 68 - 25 = 43 apples.
Step 3: He sells 19 apples in the evening.
Calculation: 43 - 19 = 24 apples.

After selling apples, the fruit seller is left with 24 apples.

Real-life application: This concept is useful when managing pocket money. For example, if you have Rs. 50 and spend Rs. 20 on a toy and Rs. 15 on snacks, you can calculate how much money is left using the same method.

Question 3:
A fruit seller had 75 apples. He sold 28 apples in the morning and then bought 35 more apples in the evening. Using the give and take concept, find out how many apples the fruit seller has at the end of the day. Explain each step.
Answer:

Let's solve this problem using the give and take concept.


Step 1: The fruit seller starts with 75 apples.
Step 2: He sells 28 apples in the morning.
75 - 28 = 47 apples.
Step 3: He buys 35 more apples in the evening.
47 + 35 = 82 apples.

At the end of the day, the fruit seller has 82 apples.

Question 4:
Rahul has 48 marbles. He gives 15 marbles to his friend Rohan and then receives 20 marbles from his sister Priya. Using the give and take method, calculate how many marbles Rahul has now. Show each step clearly.
Answer:

To solve this problem, we will use the give and take method step by step.


Step 1: Rahul initially has 48 marbles.
Step 2: He gives 15 marbles to Rohan.
48 - 15 = 33 marbles.
Step 3: He then receives 20 marbles from Priya.
33 + 20 = 53 marbles.

After giving and receiving marbles, Rahul now has 53 marbles.

Question 5:
Rahul has 45 marbles. He gives 18 marbles to his friend and then receives 12 marbles from another friend. How many marbles does Rahul have now? Explain each step clearly.
Answer:

To find out how many marbles Rahul has now, we need to follow these steps:


Step 1: Start with Rahul's initial number of marbles: 45 marbles.
Step 2: Subtract the marbles he gives to his friend: 45 - 18 = 27 marbles.
Step 3: Add the marbles he receives from another friend: 27 + 12 = 39 marbles.

So, Rahul now has 39 marbles.

Value-added tip: Always double-check your calculations to avoid mistakes. You can also verify by adding the marbles given and received separately to ensure accuracy.

Question 6:
Priya has 63 stickers. She gives 25 stickers to her sister and then buys 17 more stickers. How many stickers does Priya have now? Show your work step by step.
Answer:

Let's calculate the number of stickers Priya has now by following these steps:


Step 1: Begin with Priya's initial number of stickers: 63 stickers.
Step 2: Subtract the stickers she gives to her sister: 63 - 25 = 38 stickers.
Step 3: Add the stickers she buys later: 38 + 17 = 55 stickers.

Priya now has 55 stickers.

Value-added tip: Drawing a simple diagram or using objects like counters can help visualize the problem and make it easier to solve.

Question 7:
Rahul has 45 marbles. He gives 18 marbles to his friend Priya and then receives 12 marbles from his brother. How many marbles does Rahul have now? Explain each step clearly.
Answer:

To find out how many marbles Rahul has now, let's follow these steps:


Step 1: Rahul initially has 45 marbles.
Step 2: He gives 18 marbles to Priya. So, we subtract 18 from 45.
45 - 18 = 27
Step 3: Now, Rahul has 27 marbles left.
Step 4: He receives 12 marbles from his brother. So, we add 12 to 27.
27 + 12 = 39

Therefore, Rahul now has 39 marbles in total.

Question 8:
A fruit seller had 63 apples. He sold 25 apples in the morning and 18 apples in the evening. How many apples are left with him? Show your work step by step.
Answer:

Let's calculate the number of apples left with the fruit seller:


Step 1: The fruit seller initially has 63 apples.
Step 2: He sold 25 apples in the morning. So, subtract 25 from 63.
63 - 25 = 38
Step 3: Now, he has 38 apples left.
Step 4: He sold another 18 apples in the evening. Subtract 18 from 38.
38 - 18 = 20

After selling apples in the morning and evening, the fruit seller has 20 apples remaining.

Question 9:
Rahul has 45 marbles. He gives 18 marbles to his friend and then receives 12 marbles from another friend. Using the give and take method, calculate how many marbles Rahul has now. Show each step clearly.
Answer:

To find out how many marbles Rahul has now, we will follow the give and take method step by step.


Rahul initially has 45 marbles.
He gives away 18 marbles to his friend.
First, subtract the marbles given away: 45 - 18 = 27 marbles.
Then, he receives 12 marbles from another friend.
Now, add the marbles received: 27 + 12 = 39 marbles.

Finally, Rahul has 39 marbles left. Remember, in give and take problems, subtraction represents giving away, and addition represents receiving.

Question 10:
Priya has 60 candies. She gives 25 candies to her brother and then takes 15 candies from her sister. Using the give and take concept, find out how many candies Priya has now. Explain each step in detail.
Answer:

Let's solve the problem using the give and take concept step by step.


Priya starts with 60 candies.
She gives 25 candies to her brother.
Subtract the candies given away: 60 - 25 = 35 candies.
Then, she takes 15 candies from her sister.
Add the candies received: 35 + 15 = 50 candies.

After giving and taking, Priya now has 50 candies. The give and take method helps us understand how quantities change when we share or receive items.

Case-based Questions (4 Marks) – with Solutions (CBSE Pattern)

These 4-mark case-based questions assess analytical skills through real-life scenarios. Answers must be based on the case study provided.

Question 1:
Riya has 45 marbles. She gives 12 marbles to her friend Priya and receives 8 marbles from another friend, Meena.

How many marbles does Riya have now? Show your steps clearly.

Answer:

Riya initially has 45 marbles.


She gives away 12 marbles to Priya.
Marbles left after giving: 45 - 12 = 33 marbles.
She then receives 8 marbles from Meena.
Total marbles now: 33 + 8 = 41 marbles.

Riya now has 41 marbles in total.

Question 2:
A farmer has 68 apples. He sells 25 apples in the morning and 18 apples in the evening.

How many apples are left with the farmer? Explain your answer step-by-step.

Answer:

The farmer starts with 68 apples.


He sells 25 apples in the morning.
Apples left after morning sale: 68 - 25 = 43 apples.
He sells another 18 apples in the evening.
Apples left after evening sale: 43 - 18 = 25 apples.

The farmer now has 25 apples remaining.

Question 3:
In a class, there are 30 students. 12 students brought 2 notebooks each, and the rest brought 1 notebook each.

How many notebooks are there in total? Show your calculations.

Answer:

Total students in the class: 30.


Number of students who brought 2 notebooks each: 12.
Notebooks brought by these students: 12 × 2 = 24 notebooks.
Remaining students: 30 - 12 = 18.
Notebooks brought by these students: 18 × 1 = 18 notebooks.
Total notebooks: 24 + 18 = 42 notebooks.

The class has a total of 42 notebooks.

Question 4:
Riya has 45 marbles. She gives 12 marbles to her friend Priya and then receives 8 marbles from another friend, Meera.

How many marbles does Riya have now? Show your steps clearly.

Answer:

Riya initially has 45 marbles.


She gives away 12 marbles to Priya.
Calculation: 45 - 12 = 33 marbles.
Then, she receives 8 marbles from Meera.
Calculation: 33 + 8 = 41 marbles.

Final answer: Riya now has 41 marbles.

Question 5:
A farmer has 68 apples. He sells 25 apples in the morning and 18 apples in the evening.

How many apples are left with the farmer? Explain your steps.

Answer:

The farmer starts with 68 apples.


He sells 25 apples in the morning.
Calculation: 68 - 25 = 43 apples.
He then sells 18 apples in the evening.
Calculation: 43 - 18 = 25 apples.

Final answer: The farmer has 25 apples left.

Question 6:
There are 52 students in Class 3A. On a field trip, 15 students bring water bottles, and 10 students bring juice boxes. The rest bring nothing.

How many students bring nothing? Show your working.

Answer:

Total students in Class 3A: 52.


Students bringing water bottles: 15.
Students bringing juice boxes: 10.
Total students bringing something: 15 + 10 = 25.
Students bringing nothing: 52 - 25 = 27.

Final answer: 27 students bring nothing.

Question 7:
Rahul has 45 marbles. He gives 12 marbles to his friend Rohan and then receives 7 marbles from his sister Priya. How many marbles does Rahul have now? Show your steps clearly.
Answer:

Let's solve the problem step by step:


Step 1: Rahul initially has 45 marbles.
Step 2: He gives 12 marbles to Rohan.
45 - 12 = 33 marbles left.
Step 3: He receives 7 marbles from Priya.
33 + 7 = 40 marbles.

Now, Rahul has a total of 40 marbles.

Question 8:
In a class activity, students were asked to share their pencils. Meena had 18 pencils. She gave 5 pencils to Riya and 3 pencils to Tina. Later, her teacher gave her 4 more pencils. How many pencils does Meena have now?
Answer:

Let's break down the problem:


Step 1: Meena starts with 18 pencils.
Step 2: She gives 5 pencils to Riya.
18 - 5 = 13 pencils left.
Step 3: She gives 3 pencils to Tina.
13 - 3 = 10 pencils left.
Step 4: Her teacher gives her 4 more pencils.
10 + 4 = 14 pencils.

Meena now has a total of 14 pencils.

Question 9:
A fruit seller had 60 apples. He sold 25 apples in the morning and 15 apples in the evening. He bought 10 more apples at the end of the day. How many apples does he have now?
Answer:

Here's the solution:


Step 1: The fruit seller starts with 60 apples.
Step 2: He sells 25 apples in the morning.
60 - 25 = 35 apples left.
Step 3: He sells 15 apples in the evening.
35 - 15 = 20 apples left.
Step 4: He buys 10 more apples.
20 + 10 = 30 apples.

The fruit seller now has a total of 30 apples.

Question 10:
Riya has 45 marbles. She gives 12 marbles to her friend Priya and receives 8 marbles from another friend, Neha.

How many marbles does Riya have now? Show your steps.

Answer:

Riya initially has 45 marbles.


Step 1: She gives 12 marbles to Priya.


45 - 12 = 33 marbles left.

Step 2: She receives 8 marbles from Neha.


33 + 8 = 41 marbles.

Final Answer: Riya now has 41 marbles.

Question 11:
A fruit seller had 68 apples. He sold 25 apples in the morning and 18 apples in the evening.

How many apples are left with him? Explain your steps.

Answer:

The fruit seller starts with 68 apples.


Step 1: He sells 25 apples in the morning.


68 - 25 = 43 apples left.

Step 2: He sells 18 more apples in the evening.


43 - 18 = 25 apples left.

Final Answer: The fruit seller now has 25 apples remaining.

Question 12:
In a class, there are 30 students. 12 students brought 2 pencils each, and the rest brought 1 pencil each.

How many total pencils are there in the class? Show your calculations.

Answer:

Total students in the class: 30.


Step 1: 12 students brought 2 pencils each.


12 × 2 = 24 pencils.

Step 2: The remaining students (30 - 12 = 18) brought 1 pencil each.


18 × 1 = 18 pencils.

Step 3: Total pencils = 24 + 18 = 42 pencils.


Final Answer: There are 42 pencils in total in the class.

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