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You have 3 red balls. You pick up 2 more, but then give 1 to a friend. How many red balls do you have now?

hard 3 marks Class 1 · Mathematics · Numbers from One to Nine
Answer
4

The correct answer is 4 — You have 4 red balls left.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Start with 3 red balls.
  2. Add 2 more: 3 + 2 = 5.
  3. Give 1 away: 5 – 1 = 4.
  4. You have 4 red balls left.
Common mistake: Forgetting to subtract the given ball

Concept tested: Basic addition and subtraction

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