1. Rose made 12 muffins. Her sister Rachel made 12 more. They sold 20 muffins at the bake sale. How many muffins are left?
- First, find the total number of muffins made: 12 + 12 = 24.
- Then, subtract the number sold: 24 - 20 = 4.
- Answer: 4 muffins are left.
2. Helena had 20 tickets. She traded 5 in for a piece of candy. Then, she won 10 more. How many tickets does she have now?
- First, subtract the tickets traded: 20 - 5 = 15.
- Then, add the tickets won: 15 + 10 = 25.
- Answer: Helena has 25 tickets now.
3. Turner and his family bought 25 pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. They decorate their porch with 10 pumpkins. They decorate their deck with 10 pumpkins. How many do they have left to put inside?
- First, find the total number of pumpkins used for decoration: 10 + 10 = 20.
- Then, subtract from the total bought: 25 - 20 = 5.
- Answer: They have 5 pumpkins left to put inside.
4. Priyanka collected 30 pieces of candy in her bag. First, she ate 10 pieces, then her brother ate 10. How many pieces of candy were left?
- First, subtract the pieces Priyanka ate: 30 - 10 = 20.
- Then, subtract the pieces her brother ate: 20 - 10 = 10.
- Answer: 10 pieces of candy were left.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2 step word problems 2nd grade worksheet.