Subtraction Word Problems

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core Mathematics concepts taught in Class 2 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at medium level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 2) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most Mathematics worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

1. Q1. Rohan had 35 rupees. He bought a pencil for 12 rupees. How many rupees does Rohan have left?
   • 23 rupees
   • 47 rupees
   • 13 rupees
   • 25 rupees
2. Q2. Meena baked 58 laddoos. Her family ate 24 laddoos. Meena has ____ laddoos left.
3. Q3. There are 45 students in a school bus. 13 students got off at the first stop. How many students are still on the bus?
4. Q4. Arjun has 67 marbles. Kavya has 43 marbles. How many more marbles does Arjun have than Kavya?
   • 24 marbles
   • 100 marbles
   • 20 marbles
   • 34 marbles
5. Q5. A shop had 80 cricket balls. They sold 35 cricket balls. The shop now has ____ cricket balls.

+ 5 more in the printable PDF.

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Is this Mathematics worksheet really free?

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 2 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

Can I print this worksheet at home?

Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.