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Add & Subtract Word Problems (Grade 2, Set A)

Printable Grade 2 story problems mixing addition and subtraction. 12 problems with a computed answer key.

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Grade 2 · Math worksheet
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Add & Subtract Word Problems

Read carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract.

  1. 1.
    Nina picked 21 stamps on Monday and 12 stamps on Tuesday. How many stamps did Nina pick in all?
  2. 2.
    Chloe had 11 blocks and used 10 of them. How many blocks does Chloe have left?
  3. 3.
    Emma picked 20 marbles on Monday and 19 marbles on Tuesday. How many marbles did Emma pick in all?
  4. 4.
    Grace picked 20 crayons on Monday and 28 crayons on Tuesday. How many crayons did Grace pick in all?
  5. 5.
    Emma had 10 acorns and used 4 of them. How many acorns does Emma have left?
  6. 6.
    Grace had 23 buttons and used 6 of them. How many buttons does Grace have left?
  7. 7.
    Mia picked 40 seeds on Monday and 7 seeds on Tuesday. How many seeds did Mia pick in all?
  8. 8.
    Chloe had 33 cookies and used 5 of them. How many cookies does Chloe have left?
  9. 9.
    Maya had 28 apples and used 10 of them. How many apples does Maya have left?
  10. 10.
    Chloe had 30 crayons and used 22 of them. How many crayons does Chloe have left?
  11. 11.
    Mia picked 3 flowers on Monday and 12 flowers on Tuesday. How many flowers did Mia pick in all?
  12. 12.
    Ethan had 40 shells and used 2 of them. How many shells does Ethan have left?
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