Instructions
Read each question carefully. Work through the problems at your own pace. You can write down your workings in the space if it helps.
Part 1: Quick Calculations
Solve the following problems.
| 1. 15 + 7 = _____ | 2. 20 - 8 = _____ |
| 3. 25 + 10 = _____ | 4. 18 - 9 = _____ |
| 5. 30 + 12 = _____ | 6. 45 - 5 = _____ |
| 7. 50 + 25 = _____ | 8. 32 - 6 = _____ |
Part 2: Shopping Problems
Use the price list below to answer the questions.
- Phone Case: £8.00
- Headphones: £15.00
- Charger: £12.00
- Screen Protector: £5.00
1. You buy a Phone Case and a Screen Protector.
How much do you spend in total?
Answer: £___________
2. You buy a Charger. You pay with a £20 note.
How much change do you get?
Answer: £___________
3. You have £20. You want to buy Headphones.
How much more money do you need?
Answer: £___________
Part 3: Find the Missing Number
Complete the number sentences by filling in the blanks.
| 1. 10 + ______ = 22 | 2. 30 - ______ = 21 |
| 3. ______ + 5 = 19 | 4. ______ - 8 = 12 |
| 5. 45 + ______ = 50 | 6. 100 - ______ = 70 |
Part 4: Step-by-Step Problems
Read the problems carefully and solve them one step at a time.
1. You have a collection of 25 books. You buy 5 new books from a shop. You then give 3 books to a friend.
How many books do you have now?
Answer: ___________ books
2. A bus has 34 people on it. At the first stop, 8 people get off. At the second stop, 10 new people get on.
How many people are on the bus now?
Answer: ___________ people
Answer Key
Part 1: Quick Calculations
- 22
- 12
- 35
- 9
- 42
- 40
- 75
- 26
Part 2: Shopping Problems
- £13.00 (£8.00 + £5.00)
- £8.00 (£20.00 - £12.00)
- This was a trick question! You have enough money. You would have £5.00 left over (£20.00 - £15.00). (Note: Any logical answer showing understanding, such as "I don't need any more" or "I have £5 left" is correct.)
Part 3: Find the Missing Number
- 12
- 9
- 14
- 20
- 5
- 30
Part 4: Step-by-Step Problems
- 27 books (25 + 5 = 30, then 30 - 3 = 27)
- 36 people (34 - 8 = 26, then 26 + 10 = 36)