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? 294
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? 450
They then buy a net for $25. How much do they have left? 435
Then they buy three tennis balls. Each ball costs $3. How much do they have left? 432
Finally they buy a netball hoop which costs $100. How much is left in the budget at the end? 332
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 ½%