Riya collected $5$ shells and her brother gave her $3$ more shells. How many shells does she have now?

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the two numbers of shells: $5$ and $3$.
2. Add the numbers: $5+3=8$.
3. State the total number of shells Riya now has: $8$ shells.

Concept tested: Counting objects and simple addition

Published 20 August 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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