Question

There are $5$ soccer balls in the storeroom, and $13$ soccer balls on the field. How many fewer soccer balls are in the storeroom than on the field?

• A. $18-13=5$
• B. $13-5=9$
• C. $5-13=8$
• D. $13-5=8$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $13-5=8$

Solution: Option A

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

Ask:
By reading the question, do you think it is an addition or subtraction problem? Why?
Ans: It is a subtraction problem, because we have to find the number of fewer soccer balls in the storeroom than on the field.

How many soccer balls are in the storeroom?
Ans: $5$

How many soccer balls are on the field?
Ans: $13$

How will you find the number of fewer balls in the storeroom?
Ans: We have to count the number of balls that are not crossed out in the given image.

How many fewer balls are in the storeroom?
Ans: $8$

What will be the subtraction equation for the problem?
Ans: $13–5=8$

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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