NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Mathematics Chapter 12 Give and Take

This worksheet provides comprehensive solutions for Class 3 Mathematics Chapter 12, titled Give and Take. The chapter focuses on developing a child's ability to perform addition and subtraction through engaging numerical patterns and real-life scenarios involving money and objects. It is important for students because it builds a strong foundation for mental math and practical problem-solving. This worksheet ensures students have access to complete and accurate NCERT Solutions to master these essential mathematical concepts.

Chapter summary: stories, poems & themes

The chapter is heavily activity-based and visual, focusing on the theme of mathematical operations in daily life. It uses picture-based contexts like saplings in a garden, books on a shelf, and sacks of grain to teach addition and subtraction. Students learn to navigate number patterns and understand the value of items through exchange-based activities. The chapter also incorporates the use of currency notes and coins to make learning about numbers more relatable and practical.

What this NCERT chapter covers?

The learning focus of this chapter includes:
• Identifying and extending number patterns using addition and subtraction[cite: 8, 9].
• Solving word problems based on real-world scenarios like gardening and shopping[cite: 10, 13, 20, 21].
• Mental math practice using a number grid for quick calculations[cite: 26].
• Understanding the value of currency and using different combinations of notes and coins[cite: 43, 60, 63].
• Developing estimation skills by rounding numbers to the nearest hundred[cite: 81].
• Comparing mathematical expressions using relational symbols[cite: 88, 90].

How to use these NCERT solutions?

Students should attempt to solve the numerical patterns and word problems in the worksheet on their own before referring to these solutions. Parents and teachers can use this guide to verify the child's logic and help them understand how to break down larger numbers. These solutions follow the NCERT order and structure exactly as presented in the worksheet. This approach helps students in systematic revision and ensures they understand the underlying concepts of addition and subtraction.

Student tips & learning tricks

• When solving number patterns, first identify the "rule" by looking at the difference between the first two numbers[cite: 9].
• For money-based questions, practice breaking down larger amounts into 100s, 50s, 10s, and 1s to make calculation easier[cite: 35, 73].
• To score well in estimation tasks, always look at the tens place to decide if you should round up or down to the nearest hundred[cite: 81].
• Read word problems carefully to identify whether you need to "add" (give) or "subtract" (take) based on the context[cite: 10, 13].

Why NCERT solutions are important?

NCERT-aligned solutions are crucial because they follow the standard curriculum used in school assessments, ensuring that students learn the correct methods. Strong foundational learning in addition and subtraction is vital for future mathematical topics. Using these solutions improves a student's confidence and assessment readiness by providing clear, step-by-step answers that are easy to follow and replicate.

Complete answer key – NCERT solutions

Number Patterns
1. Add 2: 334, 336, 338, 340, 342, 344 [cite: 9]
2. Add 5: 375, 380, 385, 390, 395 [cite: 9]
3. Subtract 5: 387, 382, 377, 372, 367 [cite: 9]
4. Add 6: 234, 240, 246, 252, 258, 264 [cite: 9]
5. Subtract 6: 357, 351, 345, 339, 333 [cite: 9]
6. Add 9: 288, 297, 306, 315, 324, 333, 342 [cite: 9]
7. Subtract 9: 331, 322, 313, 304, 295, 286, 277 [cite: 9]

Word Problems
1. 364 Saplings + 52 Saplings = 416 Saplings [cite: 10]
2. Kishan has 230 - 75 = 155 saplings now[cite: 13].
3. Pattern for saplings (Subtract 5): 155, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220[cite: 15].
4. 456 - 63 = 393 [cite: 16]
5. 309 + 80 = 389 [cite: 17]
6. 270 - 36 = 234 [cite: 18]

Let Us Do
1. 234 boys + 156 girls = 390 students [cite: 20]
2. 356 Books - 138 Books = 218 [cite: 21]
3. 305 Sacks - 210 Sacks = 95 Sacks [cite: 22]

Look at Grid and Answer
1. 456 + 10 = 466 [cite: 27]
2. 481 + 19 = 500 [cite: 28]
3. 489 + 21 + 15 = 525 [cite: 29]
4. 405 + 23 = 428 [cite: 30]
5. 467 + 51 = 518 [cite: 31]
6. 519 - 40 = 479 [cite: 32]

Do As Directed
1. Add 100: 269, 369, 469, 569, 669, 769 [cite: 35]
2. Add 10: 269, 279, 289, 299, 309, 319 [cite: 35]
3. Add 1: 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274 [cite: 35]
4. Add 100: 454, 554, 654, 754, 854, 954 [cite: 35]
5. Add 10: 454, 464, 474, 484, 494, 504 [cite: 35]
6. Add 1: 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459 [cite: 35]

Explanation
1. Discuss why people exchanged different quantities based on value and need. Understand that different items have different worth[cite: 37].
2. We get less milk bottles than pomegranates for Rs100. So, naturally milk bottles cost more[cite: 38].

Note Things you can buy
1. 10 Rs: A biscuit packet, A pen [cite: 41]
2. 50 Rs: A pencil box, 2 note books [cite: 42]

Match The Following
1. 100 Rs: (1-b) 50 Rs + 50 Rs [cite: 47]
2. 21 Rs + 1: (2-c) 10 Rs + 10 Rs + 1 [cite: 49]
3. 63 Rs: (3-f) 50 Rs + 10 Rs + 2 + 1 [cite: 51, 52]
4. 12 Rs: (4-e) 10 Rs + 1 + 1 [cite: 54]
5. 10 Rs: (5-a) (1 x 5) + (1 x 5) [cite: 55, 56]
6. 70 Rs: (6-d) 20 Rs + 20 Rs + 20 Rs + 10 Rs [cite: 58]

Using Notes and Coins
1. Rs 55 Option 1: Rs 50 + Rs 5 [cite: 63]
2. Rs 55 Option 2: (Rs 20 x 2) + Rs 10 + Rs 5 [cite: 63]
3. Rs 30 Option 1: Rs 20 + Rs 10 [cite: 63]
4. Rs 30 Option 2: (Rs 10 x 3) [cite: 63]
5. Rs 28 Option 1: Rs 20 + Rs 5 + Rs 2 + Rs 1 [cite: 63]
6. Rs 28 Option 2: (Rs 10 x 2) + Rs 5 + Rs 2 + Rs 1 [cite: 63]
7. Rs 20 Option 1: Rs 10 x 2 [cite: 63]
8. Rs 20 Option 2: (Rs 5 x 4) [cite: 63]

Practical Tasks and Calculations
1. Please draw five 100Rs notes as they are equal to 500Rs (student-generated activity)[cite: 64, 65].
2. With 500Rs, we can buy 5 kg of rice, 5lts of petrol, 4 kg of potatoes[cite: 66].
3. Earnings of Peter's uncle: 756 - 465 = 291Rs[cite: 68, 69].
4. Earnings of Peter's uncle today: 640 + 215 = 855Rs[cite: 70, 71].
5. Using notes and coins: (100 x 6) + (10 x 4) + (100 x 2) + 10 + (1 x 5) = 855Rs[cite: 73].

Let Us Do
1. 650 + 250 = 900Rs [cite: 77]
2. 500 - 209 = 291Rs [cite: 78]
3. 150 + (100 x 4) = 550Rs [cite: 79]
4. 250 + 125 + 350 = 725Rs [cite: 80]

Estimate answers to the nearest 100
1. 156 + 34 = 190Rs nearly 200Rs [cite: 82]
2. 125 - 15 = 110Rs nearly 100Rs [cite: 83]
3. 105 + 195 = 300Rs [cite: 83]
4. 205 + 215 = 420Rs nearly 400Rs [cite: 84]
5. 500 - 395 = 105Rs nearly 100Rs [cite: 85]
6. 765 - 567 = 198Rs nearly 200Rs [cite: 86]
7. 505 + 405 = 910Rs nearly 900Rs [cite: 87]

Circle the greater one
1. 240 + 10 > 204 + 10 [cite: 88]
2. 900 + 9 < 890 + 60 [cite: 89]
3. 345 - 45 > 345 - 54 [cite: 90]
4. 800 - 8 > 700 - 8 [cite: 90]

Find pairs that are equal
1. 516 + 100 = 616 = 816 - 200 [cite: 91]
2. 615 - 200 = 415 = 400 + 15 [cite: 92]
3. 350 + 50 = 400 = 450 - 50 [cite: 92]

Fill In The Boxes
1. 120 + 3 = 123 [cite: 100]
2. 123 + 30 = 153 [cite: 100]
3. 156 + 10 = 166 [cite: 100]
4. 120 + 7 = 127 [cite: 100]
5. 130 - 3 = 127 [cite: 100]
6. 130 + 20 = 150 [cite: 100]
7. 150 + 61 = 211 [cite: 100]
8. 175 - 9 = 166 [cite: 100]

Let Us Do
1. (a). 265 + 9 = 274 [cite: 101]
(b). 405 + 56 = 461 [cite: 103]
(c). 825 + 175 = 1000 [cite: 106]
(d). 600 - 82 = 518 [cite: 104]
(e). 568 - 5 = 563 [cite: 107]
(f). 653 - 356 = 297 [cite: 108]

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