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Initially there are 9 birds on a tree. 3 birds fly away, then 4 birds arrive. How many birds are on the tree?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Birds Come Birds Go
  1. 10
  2. 8
  3. 9
  4. 7
Answer
10

The correct answer is 10 — Add the 4 birds that arrive: 6 + 4 = 10 birds.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Start with 9 birds.
  2. Subtract the 3 birds that fly away: 9 – 3 = 6 birds.
  3. Add the 4 birds that arrive: 6 + 4 = 10 birds.
Common mistake: Subtracting all birds at once or adding before subtracting

Concept tested: Sequential addition and subtraction

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