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Primary 2 Math: Addition & Subtraction Word Problems Practice
Real Primary 2 Math questions on Addition & Subtraction Word Problems, pulled directly from the Olibits question bank — the same questions a child would actually see, not separately written for this page.
MOE strand: Number and Algebra
Curriculum alignment
Mathematics Syllabus, Primary One to Six (MOE, 2021 syllabus)
Taught across P1–P6.
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Real Addition & Subtraction Word Problems practice questions
A shipping company had 720 parcels. 456 parcels were delivered to customers. How many parcels are left?
256
264 ✓
274
1176
720 − 456 = 264.
A poultry farm had 760 chickens. 215 chickens were sold and 89 chicks were born. How many chickens are there now?
1064
624
545
634 ✓
First subtract: 760 − 215 = 545. Then add: 545 + 89 = 634.
A school library had 680 picture books. It bought 245 more picture books and then donated 160 books to another school. How many picture books does it have now?
925
755
765 ✓
595
First add: 680 + 245 = 925. Then subtract: 925 − 160 = 765.
Two farms have chickens. Farm A has 380 chickens. Farm B has 145 more chickens than Farm A. How many chickens do the two farms have in total?
905 ✓
670
525
615
Farm B has 380 + 145 = 525 chickens. Together: 380 + 525 = 905 chickens.