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R.3 Subtraction word problems - up to 20

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

apples

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

cupcakes

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

teddy bears

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

muffins

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

balloons

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

ducks

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

apples

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

markers

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

crayons

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

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

monkeys

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

kids

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

chickens

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