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Let's solve each subtraction word problem step by step and explain the reasoning.

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(1)

Khushi won 65 chocolates at the fair. At school she gave one to every student in her class. She only has 45 remaining. How many did she give away?

- Total chocolates: 65
- Remaining: 45
- Given away = 65 - 45 = 20

✔ Answer: (B) 20

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(2)

Shaunak wants to buy a tie for Rs.18. He gives the cashier Rs.20. What is his change?

- Amount given: Rs.20
- Cost of tie: Rs.18
- Change = 20 - 18 = Rs.2

✔ Answer: (C) Rs.2

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(3)

After paying Rs.4 for a pizza, Aashi has Rs.18. How much money did she have before buying the pizza?

- Money left: Rs.18
- Amount spent: Rs.4
- Original amount = 18 + 4 = Rs.22

✔ Answer: (D) Rs.22

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(4)

Shrey won 35 candies at his school's game night. Later, he gave one to each of his friends. He only has 21 remaining. How many did he give away?

- Total candies: 35
- Remaining: 21
- Given away = 35 - 21 = 14

✔ Answer: (D) 14

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(5)

Rupal is cooking cookies. The recipe calls for 10 cups of flour. She has already put in 3 cups. How many more cups does she need to put in?

- Required: 10 cups
- Already added: 3 cups
- Needed = 10 - 3 = 7 cups

✔ Answer: (B) 7

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(6)

Shriya won 70 pieces of muffins at her school's fair. Later, she gave one to each of her friends. She only has 42 remaining. How many did she give away?

- Total: 70
- Remaining: 42
- Given away = 70 - 42 = 28

✔ Answer: (D) 28

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(7)

Nitu wants to buy a pen for Rs.2. She gives the shopkeeper Rs.5. How much change does she receive?

- Paid: Rs.5
- Cost: Rs.2
- Change = 5 - 2 = Rs.3

✔ Answer: (C) Rs.3

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(8)

Kiran is cooking a cake. The recipe calls for 9 cups of water. She has already put in 4 cups. How many more cups does she need to put in?

- Required: 9 cups
- Already added: 4 cups
- Needed = 9 - 4 = 5 cups

✔ Answer: (C) 5

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(9)

Neha won 50 pieces of gum playing basketball. After giving some away she only has 36 remaining. How many did she give away?

- Total: 50
- Remaining: 36
- Given away = 50 - 36 = 14

✔ Answer: (B) 14

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(10)

Jasmine wants to buy a goldfish that costs Rs.8. How much change does she receive if she gives the cashier Rs.10?

- Paid: Rs.10
- Cost: Rs.8
- Change = 10 - 8 = Rs.2

But wait — Rs.2 is not among the options listed! Let's double-check.

Looking at the options:

> (A) Rs.36 (B) Rs.1 (C) Rs.2 (D) Rs.38

Wait — this seems like a typo or formatting error. But (C) Rs.2 is present.

✔ So, correct answer is (C) Rs.2

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✔ Final Answers:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| (1) | B (20) |
| (2) | C (Rs.2) |
| (3) | D (Rs.22) |
| (4) | D (14) |
| (5) | B (7) |
| (6) | D (28) |
| (7) | C (Rs.3) |
| (8) | C (5) |
| (9) | B (14) |
| (10) | C (Rs.2) |

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🔍 Summary:

All problems are based on subtraction — finding how much was given away, how much change, or how much more is needed.

The key idea:
> "Original amount – Remaining amount = Amount used/given away"
or
> "Amount paid – Cost = Change"

These are foundational subtraction word problems suitable for Grade 2 students.

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