Question

$14$ bags of sugar were ordered, but only $5$ bags of sugar were delivered. Which of the following options shows the number of bags of sugar that were not delivered?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Solution: Option A

Say: Let’s read the question and observe the images.

Ask:

How many bags of sugar are ordered?
Ans: $14$

How many are delivered?
Ans: $5$

How can we find the number of bags that are not delivered?
Ans: By subtracting $5$ from $14$.

What will the number frame look like for $14$ bags of sugar?
Ans: There will be $2$ number frames with $14$ counters.

Do we add $5$ more counters to it?
Ans: No, we cross out $5$ counters to show the number of bags delivered.

Why do you say so?
Ans: To find the number of bags not delivered out of $14$, if we cross out the $5$ bags that are delivered, the remaining bags will be our required answer.

How many bags are not delivered?
Ans: $9$

What will be the subtraction equation for the problem?
Ans: $14–5=9$

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the correct number frame and write the equation.