Page 2 - LN-Addition and subtraction story problem

➖ When Do We Use Subtraction in a Story?

We use subtraction when we:

 Take away
 Find out how many are left
 Compare two quantities
 Know how many more or less

✅ Subtraction Keywords:

 Left
 Remain
 Difference
 Fewer
 How many more

Real-life Examples:

You had ₹865 in your piggy bank. After buying a toy for ₹348, how much
money do you have left?
Solution: Total Money in Piggy Bank = ₹865.
Money Spent on Toy =₹348.
Money left =₹865- ₹348
=₹517

Thus, after buying the toy, you have ₹517 left in your piggy bank.

Steps to Solve a Story Problem:

a) Read the problem carefully.
b) Underline the important numbers and keywords.
c) Decide: Do I add or subtract?
d) Solve using the correct method.
e) Write the answer with the correct unit.