Here are the solutions to the subtraction problems. I have calculated each one carefully and determined if the answer is odd or even based on the instructions (Odd = Blue, Even = Orange).
1. $492 - 374 = 118$ (Even)
2. $494 - 279 = 215$ (Odd)
3. $583 - 247 = 336$ (Even)
4. $480 - 253 = 227$ (Odd)
5. $358 - 139 = 219$ (Odd)
6. $973 - 752 = 221$ (Odd)
7. $713 - 305 = 408$ (Even)
8. $677 - 258 = 419$ (Odd)
9. $812 - 704 = 108$ (Even)
10. $592 - 244 = 348$ (Even)
11. $558 - 429 = 129$ (Odd)
12. $653 - 548 = 105$ (Odd)
13. $358 - 109 = 249$ (Odd)
14. $952 - 646 = 306$ (Even)
15. $667 - 358 = 309$ (Odd)
16. $827 - 618 = 209$ (Odd)
17. $271 - 145 = 126$ (Even)
18. $835 - 237 = 598$ (Even)
19. $452 - 248 = 204$ (Even)
20. $483 - 125 = 358$ (Even)
Final Answer:
1. 118 (Orange)
2. 215 (Blue)
3. 336 (Orange)
4. 227 (Blue)
5. 219 (Blue)
6. 221 (Blue)
7. 408 (Orange)
8. 419 (Blue)
9. 108 (Orange)
10. 348 (Orange)
11. 129 (Blue)
12. 105 (Blue)
13. 249 (Blue)
14. 306 (Orange)
15. 309 (Blue)
16. 209 (Blue)
17. 126 (Orange)
18. 598 (Orange)
19. 204 (Orange)
20. 358 (Orange)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction of 3 digits with regrouping worksheet.