Instructions
Complete the subtraction problems below. Show your work for each problem and write your final answer in the space provided.
1. Santa has 25 presents. He gives away 9 presents. How many presents does he have left?
2. There are 15 reindeer ready to fly. 7 of them are resting. How many reindeer are not resting?
3. Mrs. Claus baked 30 cookies for the holiday party. 12 cookies were eaten. How many cookies are left?
4. Elves made 22 toys. 15 of the toys were delivered. How many toys are still to be delivered?
5. A Christmas tree has 40 ornaments. If 13 ornaments fall off, how many ornaments are still on the tree?
Bonus Question
6. Write a short story about your favorite Christmas memory. Make sure to include subtraction in your story!