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A boy has 10 marbles. He gives 3 marbles to his sister. How many marbles does he have left?

easy 1 mark Class 2 · Mathematics · Give and Take
Answer
7

The correct answer is 7 — 10 - 3 = 7. He has 7 marbles left.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Start with 10 marbles.
  2. Subtract 3 marbles because he gives them away.
  3. 10 - 3 = 7. He has 7 marbles left.
Common mistake: Adding instead of subtracting

Concept tested: Subtraction of small numbers

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