Math Word Problems Demystified - A Self Teaching Guide

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134 þ 418 ¼ 168 þ 418 ¼ (^578)
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  3. Find the total length of 5 pieces of wood if each piece is 2^14 inches
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  4. Find the total amount of wheat in 3 containers each holding 2^16
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  5. A recipe that serves 4 people calls for 3^12 cups of flour. How much
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  6. A candy store owner mixed 2^78 pounds of caramels with 3^56 pounds
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