Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
The Pet Shop had 15 rabbits.
8 were sold → subtract 8
5 were brought in → add 5
So:
15 - 8 = 7
7 + 5 =
12
✔ Final answer for #1:
12
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Problem 2:
The Pet Shop had 20 gerbils.
They had 12 babies → add 12
8 of the gerbils were sold → subtract 8
So:
20 + 12 = 32
32 - 8 =
24
✔ Final answer for #2:
24
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Problem 3:
The Pet Shop had 16 budgies.
It sold 12 → subtract 12
Then bought 25 → add 25
So:
16 - 12 = 4
4 + 25 =
29
✔ Final answer for #3:
29
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Problem 4:
There were 25 planes at the airport.
15 more landed → add 15
9 took off → subtract 9
So:
25 + 15 = 40
40 - 9 =
31
✔ Final answer for #4:
31
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Problem 5:
There were 460 passengers on a jet.
250 got off → subtract 250
190 got on → add 190
So:
460 - 250 = 210
210 + 190 =
400
✔ Final answer for #5:
400
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Problem 6:
3 planes, each with 200 passengers → total passengers = 3 × 200 = 600
Half were children → divide by 2
So:
600 ÷ 2 =
300
✔ Final answer for #6:
300
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Final Answer:
1. 12
2. 24
3. 29
4. 31
5. 400
6. 300
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable maths worksheets ks2 problem solving.
