Let’s solve each problem step by step. Remember: you need to take
two steps for each one — first subtract what was eaten, then add what was put back.
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Problem 1:
There were 8 cakes. 5 were eaten → 8 - 5 = 3 left.
Then 7 more were put on the shelf → 3 + 7 =
10
✔ Final Answer for #1:
10
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Problem 2:
There were 10 buns. 3 were eaten → 10 - 3 = 7 left.
Then 6 more were put on the shelf → 7 + 6 =
13
✔ Final Answer for #2:
13
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Problem 3:
There were 12 pasties. Half were eaten → half of 12 is 6 → 12 - 6 = 6 left.
Then 2 more were put on the shelf → 6 + 2 =
8
✔ Final Answer for #3:
8
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Problem 4:
There were 35 muffins. 14 were eaten → 35 - 14 = 21 left.
Then 6 more were put on the shelf → 21 + 6 =
27
✔ Final Answer for #4:
27
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Problem 5:
There were 40 pies. Half were eaten → half of 40 is 20 → 40 - 20 = 20 left.
Then 9 more were put on the shelf → 20 + 9 =
29
✔ Final Answer for #5:
29
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Problem 6:
There were 16 rolls. 12 were eaten → 16 - 12 = 4 left.
Then 5 more were put on the shelf → 4 + 5 =
9
✔ Final Answer for #6:
9
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Final Answer:
1. 10
2. 13
3. 8
4. 27
5. 29
6. 9
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of two step word problems 2nd grade worksheet.
