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Subtraction (Two digits): Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Subtraction (Two digits).

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Question 1

1 mark

Calculate the following: \( 88 - 50 = \text{?} \)

Question 2

1 mark

A container holds \(94\) building blocks. First, \(21\) blocks are removed, and then another \(38\) blocks are removed. How many blocks remain in the container?

Question 3

1 mark

What is the result of the following subtraction?
\( 48 - 23 = \text{?} \)

Question 4

1 mark

Evaluate the following expression:
\(61 - 25 = ?\)

Question 5

1 mark

In a primary school class of \(76\) pupils, \(52\) of them are girls. How many boys are there in the class?

Question 6

2 marks

What is \(87\) minus \(35\)?

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Question 7

3 marks

A florist has \(72\) sunflowers. After selling some sunflowers, there are \(38\) left. How many sunflowers were sold?

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Question 8

5 marks

There were \(60\) cookies in a jar. After some cookies were eaten, there were \(24\) cookies left. How many cookies were eaten?

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Question 9

3 marks

A baker made \(57\) cupcakes in the morning. After selling some to customers, there are \(23\) cupcakes left on the tray.
a) How many cupcakes were sold?
b) Use addition to verify that your answer in part (a) is correct.

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Question 10

5 marks

A box of chocolates contains \(82\) pieces. At a birthday party, \(35\) pieces are eaten by the guests.
a) How many pieces of chocolate are left in the box?
b) If the host then gives away \(18\) more pieces to friends, how many pieces remain in the box?
c) Show the column form calculation for the subtraction in part (a).

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