Read each problem carefully. Draw a picture or write a number sentence, then write the answer.
1. A library has 45 picture books and 38 chapter books. How many books is that?
2. Jada had 72 marbles. She gave 25 to her brother. How many does she have now?
3. There were 30 people on a bus. 12 got off and 9 got on. How many are on the bus now?
4. Omar read 24 pages on Saturday and 19 on Sunday. How many pages did he read?
5. A baker made 60 muffins. She sold 34. How many are left?
6. Kim has 18 red beads, 25 blue beads and 12 green beads. How many beads in all?
7. A rope is 90 cm long. Tom cuts off 45 cm. How long is it now?
8. Ella has 56 cents. She buys a pencil for 35 cents. How much money is left?
Worksheets › Grade 2 › Numbers & maths
Free 2nd grade word problems: 8 one- and two-step addition and subtraction story problems within 100, with answer key. Skill: Solving word problems. Level: Grade 2 — also suits Year 3 (UK).
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