Word Problems on Subtraction

If Mr. Baker made 6 pastries and ate 3, how many are left?

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Mr. Harley had 5 hats and his friend borrowed 2. How many hats does Mr. Harley have now?

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Ms. Googly bought 8 eggs, and 6 were broken. How many eggs remain unbroken?

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Janet had 9 teddies and gave 8 to her friends. How many teddies does she have left?

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are left when some are taken away?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division