Word Problems: Fun with Addition & Subtraction for 2nd Graders

Lily has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 4

Tom has 10 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Tom have left?

• 8

• 10

• 4

• 6

There are 8 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total?

• 10

• 5

• 12

• 8

Sarah has 12 stickers. She uses 5 stickers for her project. How many stickers does she have remaining?

• 5

• 10

• 7

• 3

A farmer has 15 cows. He sells 7 cows. How many cows does he have now?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 6

In a box, there are 9 cookies. If you eat 3 cookies, how many cookies are left in the box?

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• 7

• 6

• 5

Emma has 6 toy cars. Her brother gives her 4 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Emma have now?

• 8

• 10

• 5

• 12

There are 20 students in a class. If 5 students go home early, how many students are still in the class?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 5

Jack has 14 balloons. 6 balloons pop. How many balloons does Jack have left?

• 12

• 8

• 6

• 10

A baker made 18 cupcakes. He sold 10 cupcakes. How many cupcakes does he have now?

• 6

• 12

• 8

• 10