Question

Out of a total of $7$ pancakes, $3$ were eaten. How many pancakes are left to be eaten?

• A. $2$
• B. $10$
• C. $9$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $4$

Say: The total number of pancakes is given, out of which some were eaten.

Ask:
What is the total number of pancakes?
Ans: $7$

How many pancakes were eaten?
Ans: $3$

How many pancakes are left to be eaten?
Ans: $4$

How did you find the answer?
Ans: By subtracting the smaller number, i.e. $3$, from the greater number, i.e. $7$. We get a difference of $4$.

Hence, Option $B$ is correct.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to represent the total number of pancakes using counters on a number frame. Then cross out the number of pancakes that were eaten as shown and write the subtraction equation.

Probing Q: How much do we take away from how many?
A: We take away $3$ from $7$.