Puddings

A Maths Starter of The Day

494g

568g

 597g

 623g

a. ? - ? = 55g

b. ? - ? = 29g

c. ? + ? = 1117g

d. ? - ? = 129g

e. ? - ? = 74g

f. ? + ? = 1191g

g. ? + ? = 1091g

h. ? - ? = 26g

i. ? + ? = 1062g

j. ? + ? = 1165g

Replace the question marks with the weights of the puddings.

 

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    Answers

    a. 623g - 568g = 55g

    b. 597g - 568g = 29g

    c. 623g + 494g = 1117g

    d. 623g - 494g = 129g

    e. 568g - 494g = 74g

    f. 623g + 568g = 1191g

    g. 597g + 494g = 1091g

    h. 623g - 597g = 26g

    i. 568g + 494g = 1062g

    j. 568g + 597g = 1165g

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