Question

Identify the number frame and subtraction equation that fits the given sentence.
“There are 2 more chocolate cupcakes than vanilla cupcakes.”

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Solution: Option A

Say: Let’s read the question.

Ask:
What can you derive from the given statement?
Ans: The number of chocolate cupcakes is more than the vanilla ones, and the difference is $2$.

How can we identify the correct number frame?
Ans: The number frame, where the number of counters not crossed out will be 2, will be the correct number frame.

What does the number frame in option A represent?
Ans: $7–5=2$

What does the number frame in option B represent?
Ans: $7–4=3$

What does the number frame in option C represent?
Ans: $7–3=4$

What does the number frame in option D represent?
Ans: $7–6=1$

Hence, option A is the correct answer.