Let’s go step by step to answer each question using the list of 50 U.S. states provided.
We’ll count how many states start with each letter asked, and then do simple math for the comparison questions.
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1. How many states begin with the letter “A”?
Look at the list:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
That’s
4 states.
✔ Answer:
4
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2. How many states begin with the letter “W”?
Look at the list:
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
That’s
4 states.
✔ Answer:
4
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3. How many states begin with the letter “U”?
Look at the list:
- Utah
Only
1 state.
✔ Answer:
1
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4. How many states begin with the letter “N”?
Look at the list:
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
Let’s count:
Nebraska (1), Nevada (2), New Hampshire (3), New Jersey (4), New Mexico (5), New York (6), North Carolina (7), North Dakota (8)
That’s
8 states.
✔ Answer:
8
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5. How many more states begin with the letter “O” than begin with the letter “T”?
First, find states starting with “O”:
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon → That’s
3
Now, states starting with “T”:
- Tennessee
- Texas → That’s
2
Difference: 3 - 2 =
1
✔ Answer:
1
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6. How many states [total] begin with the letters “K” and “V”?
States starting with “K”:
- Kansas
- Kentucky → That’s
2
States starting with “V”:
- Vermont
- Virginia → That’s
2
Total: 2 + 2 =
4
✔ Answer:
4
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7. How many more states begin with the letter “I” than begin with the letter “S”?
States starting with “I”:
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa → That’s
4
States starting with “S”:
- South Carolina
- South Dakota → That’s
2
Difference: 4 - 2 =
2
✔ Answer:
2
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Final Answer:
1. 4
2. 4
3. 1
4. 8
5. 1
6. 4
7. 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of learning the 50 states worksheet.
