Question

There are $11$ balloons, out of which $3$ accidentally popped. How many balloons are left?

• A. $5$
• B. $3$
• C. $8$
• D. $7$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $8$

Solution: Option C
Say: Let’s read the question and observe the image.

Ask:
Can you frame the equation for the problem just by looking at the image?
Ans: $11–3=8$

What is $11$ here?
Ans: The total number of balloons is $11$.

What is $3$ here?
Ans: The number of balloons accidentally popped is $3$

What is $8$?
Ans: $8$ is the number of balloons left.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.


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