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Addition and Subtraction Quiz

The adventure van is being packed for a journey around New Zealand. Solve each challenge to check the supplies, costs and distances. Show your working for written problems. You may use mental strategies or written column methods.

A. Quick calculations

Work out each sum or difference. Look for useful ways to make a friendly number.

1.The van's odometer shows 2,475 km. It travels another 1,680 km. What does the odometer show now?

2.A supply box has 3,000 snack bars. The team hands out 1,458. How many snack bars are left?

3.Add 398 + 257. Which answer is correct?

4.Complete the number line by filling in the missing number. Start at 120 and jump forward 35.

B. Pack the supplies

Use the information in each scenario to calculate what the adventure team needs.

5.The team buys a map for $8.75 and a compass for $16.40. How much do they spend altogether?

6.A water container holds 12.5 litres. The team pours in another 7.85 litres. How much water is in the container now?

7.There are 24.00 kg of food in the van. After a stop, 8.65 kg has been used. How much food remains?

8.The team has $50.00 for fuel. Fuel costs $37.85. How much money will be left?

C. Route planner challenges

Solve each problem. Explain how you worked out at least one answer.

9.The van travels 186 km on Friday and 247 km on Saturday. How far does it travel over the two days?

10.A walking track is 15 km long. The group has walked 6.8 km. How many kilometres remain?

11.The team plans a three-day trip. They travel 125 km on day one, 98 km on day two and 147 km on day three. What is the total distance?

12.A campsite has room for 240 people. There are 178 people booked. How many more people can book? Then check your result by adding your answer to 178.

13.True or false? If 468 + 235 = 703, then 703 − 235 = 468. Explain briefly.

14.The adventure van starts with 1,000 litres of fuel in its virtual trip budget. It uses 275 litres on the first leg and 198 litres on the next. How many litres remain?

15.A fundraising team collects $128.50 on Saturday and $96.75 on Sunday. Their goal is $250. How much more do they need to reach their goal?