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If a child has 8 mangoes and gives 3 to a friend, how many mangoes does he have left?

easy 1 mark Class 1 · Mathematics · Subtraction
Answer
5

The correct answer is 5 — Therefore the child has 5 mangoes left.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Subtract 3 from 8.
  2. The result is 5.
  3. Therefore the child has 5 mangoes left.
Common mistake: Adding instead of subtracting

Concept tested: Single‑digit subtraction

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