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(1) Ron's Friends

There were 7 kids visiting each day at Ron's house. There were 7 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. How many kids visited at Ron's house during those 3 days?

by German, age 11, grade 6
S. E. Shull School
Ms. Novello and Mrs. Vaughan's class
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
November 22, 2002
(2) The Tale of Apples

If Jake has 72 apples and gave 3 to Chloe and 4 to Dylan, how many apples does Jake have left?

by Melanie, age 12, grade 6
S. E. Shull School
Ms. Novello and Mrs. Vaughan's class
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
November 22, 2002
(3) Runnings Cats

There were 56 cats in a tree. 7 more came. 6 got out of the tree. How many cats are left?

by no name, age 8, grade 3
Loara Elementary School
Mrs. Madden's class
Anaheim, California, U.S.
November 24, 2002
(4) Cats

There are 678 cats in a tree. 82 leave, and 600 more come. How many cats are there now?

by Connie, age 8, grade 3
Loara Elementary School
Mrs. Madden's class
Anaheim, California, U.S.
November 28, 2002
(5) Runaway Cats

Amy had 50 cats but 10 ran away. Then another 17 cats ran away the next month. How many cats are left?

by no name, age 11, grade 6
Port Susan Middle School
Mrs. Vizzmanoes' class
Washington, U.S.
November 25, 2002
(6) Shirts

There were 7 blue shirts, 5 white shirts, and 40 red shirts. But 12 shirts got lost. How many shirts are left?

by Marie, age 11, grade 6
S. E. Shull School
Ms. Sabine's class
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
November 26, 2002
(7) Kittens

There were 221 kittens. 345 more were born. How many kittens were there now?

by Claire, age 9, grade 3
Miami Valley School
Miss Shaver's class
Bellbrook, Ohio, U.S.
November 26, 2002
(8) Brides

There were 17 brides walking down the aisle. 763 more came. How many brides were walking down the aisle?

by Claire, age 9, grade 3
Miami Valley School
Miss Shaver's class
Bellbrook, Ohio, U.S.
November 29, 2002
(9) Beans in a Can

I have 4 cans. Each can holds 6 beans. How many beans in all?

by Taylor M., age 10, grade 5
Hoover Elementary School
Mrs. Murdie's class
Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
November 26, 2002
(10) Kittens Missing

At a pet store there were 20 kittens. One day the kittens started disappearing. First 3 disappeared and then 12 disappeared. Then 2 more disappeared. How many were left?

by Leah, age 9, grade 4
Kings Highway School
Ms. Garrick's class
Westport, Connecticut, U.S.
November 29, 2002


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