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Solved examples: Grade 1 subtraction story problems explained

Hey there! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Feeling a little stuck on subtraction story problems? Don't worry, I got you! ๐Ÿค“ Let's break them down together with some real-world examples and then test your skills with a quick quiz! You got this!
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james.garcia Dec 31, 2025

๐Ÿ“š Quick Study Guide

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Subtraction Keywords: Words like 'less', 'difference', 'take away', 'decrease', and 'remain' often indicate subtraction.
  • ๐Ÿ”ข Setting up the Problem: Identify the whole amount and the part being taken away. Write the larger number first.
  • โž– Subtraction Symbol: Use the minus sign (-) to show subtraction.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Checking Your Answer: Add the answer (difference) to the number you subtracted. You should get the original whole number.

โœ๏ธ Practice Quiz

  1. Sarah had 12 cookies. She ate 5 cookies. How many cookies does Sarah have left?

    1. 7
    2. 17
    3. 6
  2. Tom had 9 toy cars. He gave 3 toy cars to his friend. How many toy cars does Tom have now?

    1. 6
    2. 12
    3. 5
  3. Lisa had 15 pencils. She lost 4 pencils. How many pencils does Lisa have now?

    1. 11
    2. 19
    3. 10
  4. There were 11 birds on a tree. 2 birds flew away. How many birds are left on the tree?

    1. 9
    2. 13
    3. 8
  5. John had 14 marbles. He gave 6 marbles to his sister. How many marbles does John have now?

    1. 8
    2. 20
    3. 7
  6. A baker made 16 cakes. He sold 7 cakes. How many cakes are left?

    1. 9
    2. 23
    3. 8
  7. Maria had 20 flowers. She gave 8 flowers to her mother. How many flowers does Maria have left?

    1. 12
    2. 28
    3. 11
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