The four operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Representing and solving word problems involves choosing the correct operation(s).
Some word problems involve measurements.
He poured 12 ounces of water, 3 times.
So, multiply 3 by 12 ounces.
3 × 12 ounces = 36 ounces
So, in total, Andy poured 36 ounces of water.
To find how much farther the grocery store is than the bookstore, subtract the distance to the bookstore from the distance to the grocery store.
So, the grocery store is of a mile farther than the bookstore, from where Deana lives.