Subtracting Fun: Word Problems with Graphs for 2nd Grade

A graph shows that 10 apples were picked. If 4 apples were eaten, how many apples are left?

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In a class, 15 students like soccer and 7 students like basketball. How many students like soccer but not basketball?

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A bar graph shows that 12 birds are in a tree. If 5 birds fly away, how many birds are still in the tree?

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There are 20 cookies in a jar. If 8 cookies are taken out, how many cookies remain in the jar?

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A graph shows that 18 kids went to the park. If 6 kids left, how many kids are still at the park?

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In a fruit basket, there are 14 bananas. If 5 bananas are given away, how many bananas are left in the basket?

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A chart shows that 25 books were read in a month. If 10 books were returned, how many books are still checked out?

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There are 30 stickers in a collection. If 12 stickers are lost, how many stickers are left?

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A graph shows that 22 flowers were planted. If 9 flowers died, how many flowers are still alive?

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In a toy box, there are 16 toys. If 7 toys are taken out, how many toys are still in the box?

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