Sensational Subtraction
We are learning to solve subtraction problems using whole numbers.
Your sister gives you $125 to spend on lollies. If you spend $65 how much money would you have left over?
$60
She then gives you $234 more. How much money do you have now?
$293
Pt England school are buying new sports gear. There is $500 in the sports budget.
They first purchase a basketball hoop for $50. How much money does is left?
$243
They then buy a net for $25. How much do they have left?
$218
Then they buy three tennis balls. Each ball costs $3. How much do they have left?
$209
Finally they buy a netball hoop which costs $100. How much is left in the budget at the end?
$109
Zyla’s puppy is growing every month. He used to weigh 5 kg but he now weighs 6 ½ How much weight has he put on?
1.5 kgs