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Grade 3 Subtraction Word Problems

Practice solving subtraction word problems with this Grade 3 math worksheet.

Grade 3 Math Math Word ProblemsSubtraction Word Problems
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2

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Subtraction Word Problems

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Read each word problem carefully and solve it. Show your work.

1. Sarah had 45 stickers. She gave 12 stickers to her friend, Emily. How many stickers does Sarah have left?

2. There were 78 birds on a tree. 25 birds flew away. Now there are   birds left on the tree.

3. A baker made 90 cookies. He sold 37 cookies in the morning. How many cookies does he have left to sell?

4. Mark had 52 marbles. He lost 15 marbles. How many marbles does Mark have now?

a

37

b

40

c

67

d

70

5. A bus had 60 passengers. At the first stop, 23 passengers got off. How many passengers are left on the bus?