Addition and subtraction word problem practice

Sarah has 23 apples. She buys 15 more apples from the store. How many apples does she have now?

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Tom has 47 candies. He gives 19 candies to his friend. How many candies does Tom have left?

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A farmer has 56 cows. He sells 24 cows. How many cows does he have now?

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There are 34 birds on a tree. 18 more birds come and sit on the tree. How many birds are there now?

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Lisa has 65 stickers. She gives 27 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does she have left?

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A box contains 78 marbles. If 29 marbles are taken out, how many marbles are left in the box?

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A library has 92 books. If 45 books are borrowed, how many books are left in the library?

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There are 63 students in a class. 28 students go on a field trip. How many students are left in the class?

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A shop has 81 toys. It sells 33 toys. How many toys are left in the shop?

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Emma has 29 pencils. She buys 34 more pencils. How many pencils does she have now?

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