multi step word problems grade 2 - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.

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Problem 1: Balls on the playground

Total balls = 46
Soccer balls = 20
Basketballs = 15
Tennis balls = ? (the rest)

First, add soccer and basketballs:
20 + 15 = 35

Now subtract that from total to find tennis balls:
46 - 35 = 11

✔ Tennis balls = 11

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Problem 2: Children jumping rope

Started with 30 children
9 joined → so now: 30 + 9 = 39
Then 4 left → so now: 39 - 4 = 35

✔ Children left in line = 35

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Problem 3: Dad catching fish

Morning catch = 22
Threw back 5 → so kept: 22 - 5 = 17
Afternoon catch = 12 more → total now: 17 + 12 = 29

✔ Total fish dad had then = 29

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Problem 4: Animals at the park

Total animals = 32
Dogs = 12
Squirrels = 15
Frogs = ? (some frogs)

Add dogs and squirrels:
12 + 15 = 27

Subtract from total to find frogs:
32 - 27 = 5

✔ Frogs seen = 5

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Final Answer:
11, 35, 29, 5