Word Problems Subtraction Grade 2 — Set 5

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easy Set 5
  1. A bus had 20 passengers. 17 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  2. A bus had 12 passengers. 6 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  3. A library had 19 books. 13 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  4. There were 15 cupcakes on the table. 14 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left?
  5. A garden had 17 flowers. 13 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  6. Lily had 16 balloons. 14 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  7. A jar had 10 marbles. Tom took out 8 marbles. How many marbles are left in the jar?
  8. There were 2 cupcakes on the table. 1 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left?
  9. A bus had 3 passengers. 1 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  10. 20 leaves were on the tree. 5 leaves fell off. How many leaves are still on the tree?
  11. A library had 14 books. 13 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?
  12. Sam had 14 stickers. He gave 4 to his friend. How many stickers does Sam have now?
  13. A garden had 16 flowers. 15 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  14. A garden had 15 flowers. 1 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  15. A garden had 3 flowers. 2 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  16. Lily had 19 balloons. 11 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  17. A garden had 2 flowers. 1 flowers wilted. How many flowers are still blooming?
  18. Lily had 9 balloons. 8 balloons popped. How many balloons does she have now?
  19. A bus had 17 passengers. 7 passengers got off at the next stop. How many passengers are still on the bus?
  20. There were 2 cupcakes on the table. 1 were eaten. How many cupcakes are left?

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What math skills are covered in these Word Problems Worksheets?

These worksheets cover word problems worksheets skills aligned with Common Core standards for K-3 students. Each set builds procedural fluency and conceptual understanding through varied problem formats.

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What grade level are these word problems worksheets for?

These worksheets are designed for Kindergarten through Grade 3 students. Topics match Common Core expectations for each grade level.

Is there an answer key?

Yes — every worksheet includes a complete answer key. Print it separately or view it on screen to check student work quickly.

Can I use these for homeschool?

Absolutely. These worksheets are widely used by homeschool families for structured math practice. The set-number system lets you assign specific worksheets and track progress.

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