Fun with Subtraction: Scenarios and Number Lines

Lily had 15 apples. She gave away 7 apples. How many apples does she have left?

• 8

• 12

• 10

• 6

Tom had 20 marbles. He lost 5 marbles. How many marbles does he have now?

• 25

• 5

• 10

• 15

A store had 30 balloons. 12 balloons flew away. How many balloons are left in the store?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 18

There were 18 ducks in the pond. 9 ducks swam away. How many ducks are still in the pond?

• 7

• 15

• 9

• 10

A farmer had 50 carrots. He sold 15 carrots at the market. How many carrots does he have now?

• 25

• 35

• 40

• 45

In a classroom, there were 22 students. 5 students went to the library. How many students are still in the classroom?

• 15

• 20

• 17

• 10

A baker made 40 cookies. He sold 18 cookies. How many cookies does he have left?

• 22

• 30

• 25

• 20

Emma had 60 stickers. She gave 25 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does she have now?

• 35

• 25

• 60

• 45

A toy store had 45 toys. 20 toys were sold. How many toys are left in the store?

• 40

• 30

• 25

• 15