Let’s solve each word problem one by one. We’ll read carefully, do the math step by step, and check our work.
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Problem 1: Harry had 15 gumballs.
He gave:
- 3 to his brother
- 3 to his sister
- 3 to his friend
Total given away = 3 + 3 + 3 =
9
Left = 15 - 9 =
6
✔ Check: 15 - 3 = 12; 12 - 3 = 9; 9 - 3 = 6 → Correct.
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Problem 2: A teacher had 20 gumballs.
She gave 1 gumball to each of 12 students.
Total given = 12 × 1 =
12
Left = 20 - 12 =
8
✔ Check: 20 - 10 = 10; 10 - 2 = 8 → Correct.
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Problem 3: 16 ice creams were waiting to be eaten.
4 melted away
3 tipped over and fell
Total lost = 4 + 3 =
7
Still edible = 16 - 7 =
9
✔ Check: 16 - 4 = 12; 12 - 3 = 9 → Correct.
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Problem 4: 12 children were on the merry-go-round.
5 boys and 5 girls got off.
Total who got off = 5 + 5 =
10
Still on = 12 - 10 =
2
✔ Check: 12 - 5 = 7; 7 - 5 = 2 → Correct.
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Problem 5: It is 20 steps to the bedroom.
Little Ivy walked 7 steps → then fell
Then walked 7 more steps → then fell again
Total walked so far = 7 + 7 =
14
Steps left = 20 - 14 =
6
✔ Check: 20 - 7 = 13; 13 - 7 = 6 → Correct.
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Problem 6: There were 17 bubbles in the bath.
Baby ate 14 bubbles.
Left = 17 - 14 =
3
✔ Check: 17 - 10 = 7; 7 - 4 = 3 → Correct.
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Final Answer:
1. Harry has
6 gumballs left.
2. The teacher has
8 gumballs left.
3.
9 ice creams could still be eaten.
4.
2 children were still on the merry-go-round.
5. Ivy has
6 more steps to go.
6.
3 bubbles were left.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subtraction stories worksheet for kindergarten.
