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There are 30 candies. First, they are divided equally among 4 children. Then each child gives 2 candies to a friend. How many candies does each child have after giving away 2?

hard 3 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Counting in Groups
Answer
5

The correct answer is 5 — Each child now has 5 candies.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Divide 30 by 4. 30 ÷ 4 = 7 with a remainder of 2. Each child gets 7 candies.
  2. Each child gives away 2 candies.
  3. Subtract 2 from 7: 7 – 2 = 5.
  4. Each child now has 5 candies.
Common mistake: Using the remainder incorrectly

Concept tested: Two‑step division and subtraction

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