Math Story Problems 1st Grade - Comparison Difference Unknown

Question 1

There are 4 squirrels in a tree with 2 nuts. How many more squirrels are there than nuts?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 2

There are 6 birds and 3 nests. How many more birds are there than nests?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 3

Ana has 5 red flowers and 10 yellow flowers. How many fewer red flowers does Ana have?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 4

You have 7 balloons and your friend has 5. How many more balloons do you have?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

This student drew a picture to help them solve a comparing number story. Which number sentences match the picture?

Accepted Answer

8-5=3, 5+3=8

Question 6

There are 9 brown cats and 3 black cats. How many fewer black cats are there?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 7

Janet has nine oranges and Sharon has seven oranges. How many fewer oranges does Sharon have?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 8

When we compare, do we add or subtract?

Accepted Answer

Subtract (-)

Question 9

Ellen has 7 balls. Mary has 11 balls. How many more balls does Mary have?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 10

Seven red apples and two green apples are in the basket. How many more red apples are in the basket?

Accepted Answer

5

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