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R.3 Subtraction word problems - up to 20

There are 18 markers in the box. 10 markers are dried out.
How many markers still work?

markers

A farmer had 20 chickens in the barn. 6 chickens ran outside.
How many chickens are still in the barn?

chickens

There are 19 crayons in the art box. 8 are broken.
How many crayons are still good?

crayons

There were 15 cupcakes on the tray. 7 cupcakes were eaten.
How many cupcakes are left?

cupcakes

A baker made 17 muffins. He sold 11 muffins.
How many muffins are left?

muffins

There were 12 ducks in the pond. 4 ducks flew away.
How many ducks are still in the pond?

ducks

A tree had 15 apples. The wind knocked down 9 apples.
How many apples are still on the tree?

apples

There were 14 apples on the counter. 9 apples were used for pie.
How many apples are left on the counter?

apples

There were 17 balloons at the party. 9 balloons popped.
How many balloons are still floating?

balloons

A toy store had 19 teddy bears on display. 8 were sold.
How many teddy bears are still in the store?

teddy bears

A zoo has 20 monkeys. 8 monkeys are playing in the trees.
How many monkeys are not playing in the trees?

monkeys

There were 13 soccer balls in the storage bin. 5 were used for practice.
How many soccer balls are still in the bin?

soccer balls

There were 16 cookies in the jar. 7 cookies were given to friends.
How many cookies are left in the jar?

cookies

There were 18 students in class. 6 students went to the library.
How many students are still in class?

students

There are 16 kids in the gym. 5 kids went out for water.
How many kids are still in the gym?

kids

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