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Three-Digit Subtraction Word Problem

Kaltrina Sahiti

Created on April 17, 2026

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Three-Digit Subtraction Word Problem

Steps in Solving Word Problems

Follow these steps:

  • Read the problem carefully
  • Find the important numbers
  • Decide the operation (subtraction -)
  • Solve the problem
  • Write the final answer

Example

A basket had 450 apples. 125 apples were eaten. How many apples are left?

450 125

325

Example

A school library had 680 books. 245 books were borrowed. How many books are left in the library?

680 245

435

Let's Practice

A store had 500 balloons. 178 balloons were sold. How many balloons are left?

500 178

322

223

322

233

Let's Practice

A farmer had 600 mangoes. 289 mangoes were sold. How many are left?

600 289

311

113

311

133