Let’s solve each problem step by step. We’ll read carefully, do the math in order, and check our work.
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Problem A:
The elves made 94 toys last night and 49 toys today.
They were wrapping them up — but a box fell and 8 toys got broken.
How many toys are left?
Step 1: Add the toys made last night and today.
94 + 49 = 143 toys total made.
Step 2: Subtract the broken toys.
143 - 8 = 135
✔ Final Answer for A:
135
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Problem B:
We had 18 red bows and 14 green bows in a box.
We used 24 bows for presents.
How many bows are left?
Step 1: Add red and green bows.
18 + 14 = 32 bows total.
Step 2: Subtract the bows we used.
32 - 24 = 8
✔ Final Answer for B:
8
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Problem C:
Our class made 63 snowflakes to decorate our room.
We put 38 on the windows.
Then we decided to put 15 on the door.
How many snowflakes do we have left?
Step 1: Start with 63 snowflakes.
Step 2: Subtract the ones on the windows.
63 - 38 = 25
Step 3: Subtract the ones on the door.
25 - 15 = 10
✔ Final Answer for C:
10
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Problem D:
Mom decorated 27 cupcakes last night and 48 today.
Our family ate 9 of them.
How many cupcakes do we have left?
Step 1: Add cupcakes from last night and today.
27 + 48 = 75
Step 2: Subtract the ones eaten.
75 - 9 = 66
✔ Final Answer for D:
66
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Problem E:
We have 71 lights on our tree.
19 of them do not work.
Then 5 more stopped working.
How many lights light up on our tree?
Step 1: Start with 71 lights.
Step 2: Subtract the first 19 that don’t work.
71 - 19 = 52
Step 3: Subtract the next 5 that stopped working.
52 - 5 = 47
✔ Final Answer for E:
47
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Problem F:
We collected 10 cans on Monday and 46 cans on Friday.
Our sack had a hole and we lost 7 cans.
How many cans do we have left?
Step 1: Add cans from Monday and Friday.
10 + 46 = 56
Step 2: Subtract the lost cans.
56 - 7 = 49
✔ Final Answer for F:
49
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Final Answer:
A: 135
B: 8
C: 10
D: 66
E: 47
F: 49
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade math word problems printable worksheet.
