4. There were 508 leaves on a tree, but then a strong wind came and blew 379 of them away. How many leaves were left on the tree after the wind came?
5. a) 197 – 109 = – b) 830 – 650 = – c) 284 – 199 = – d) 700 – 468 = –
6. Tommy works in a busy supermarket. One morning he stacked a shelf with 300 sandwiches. After the lunchtime rush, there were only 185 sandwiches left.
How many sandwiches had been sold?
7. a) 549 – 221 = ? Estimate =
Work out the answer below.
b) 268 – 172 = ? Estimate =
Work out the answer below.
c) 457 – 169 = ? Estimate =
Work out the answer below.
8. Sarah has 281 stickers. Jane has 158 fewer than that. How many stickers does Jane have?
Recap • I can subtract big numbers.
• I know how to rename before subtracting. • I know how to estimate before subtracting. • I can use my subtraction skills to solve word problems.