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There were 10 birds perched on a tree. 4 birds flew away, and then 6 more birds arrived. How many birds are perched on the tree now?

medium 2 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Birds Come Birds Go
Answer
12 birds

The correct answer is 12 birds — There are 12 birds perched on the tree.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Start with 10 birds.
  2. Subtract the 4 birds that flew away: .
  3. Add the 6 birds that arrived: .
  4. There are 12 birds perched on the tree.
Common mistake: Adding instead of subtracting the birds that flew away

Concept tested: Subtraction and addition of birds

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