Subtraction and Word Problems Quiz

What is the first step in solving a subtraction problem by counting back?

• Count forward from the smaller number

• Count forward from the larger number

• Start counting from the larger number

• Start counting from the smaller number

If you have 8 and subtract 5 by counting back, what is the result?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3

What is the result of 16 minus 7 using the counting back method?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which of the following is NOT a keyword for subtraction in word problems?

• Less

• More

• Take away

• Difference

In a word problem, if there are 5 children and 3 are boys, how many are girls?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Firoz bakes 8 cookies and has 5 left after selling some. How many did he sell?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

Kamala has 11 paper clips, 3 are blue. How many are red?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which number do you start counting back from when subtracting 11 minus 3?

• 11

• 8

• 14

• 3

If there are 7 animals and 4 are squirrels, how many are hamsters?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

Honey has 13 satis and ZD takes 4. How many satis does Honey have left?

• 8

• 10

• 7

• 9