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This worksheet covers Subtraction Word Problems, which is part of the Subtraction module in the Elementary Math course. Practice problems are designed to strengthen key concepts and build confidence.
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Set 3 — Foundation
Samantha has 15 apples. She gives 7 apples to her friend. How many apples does she have left?
8
7
22
15
There are 20 birds in a tree. 5 birds fly away. How many birds are left in the tree?
15
25
5
20
Tom has 30 pencils. He loses 12 pencils. How many pencils does he have now?
18
42
12
30
A farmer has 50 sheep. If 20 sheep are sold, how many sheep does the farmer have left?
30
20
50
70
Lucy has 18 stickers. She gives 6 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does she have now?
12
24
6
18
In a box, there are 45 chocolates. If 15 chocolates are eaten, how many chocolates remain?
30
15
45
60
A library has 100 books. If 25 books are checked out, how many books are left in the library?
75
25
100
50
Jack has 72 marbles. He gives away 18 marbles to his friends. How many marbles does he have left?
54
72
90
60
A bakery made 120 cookies. If 40 cookies are sold, how many cookies remain?
80
40
120
100
A gardener planted 50 flowers. If 10 flowers wilted, how many flowers are still healthy?
40
50
30
10
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