Word Problems: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focusing on solving word problems involving 3-digit subtraction, designed to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills for GCSE Foundation students.

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Word Problems: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate how much money is left after spending £123 from an initial amount of £256.
[2 marks]
2.
A library has 418 books. After donating 137 books to another school, how many books are left?
[2 marks]
3.
A shop had 356 chocolates. During the day, 128 chocolates were sold. How many chocolates remain?
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate the difference between 489 and 276.
[2 marks]
5.
James had £512. He spent £237 on a new bicycle. How much money does he have left?
[2 marks]
6.
A factory produced 843 units last month. This month, it produced 519 units. How many units produced less this month?
[2 marks]
7.
A school bus can carry 72 students. If 298 students are going on a trip, how many more students need to be transported?
[2 marks]
8.
A farmer harvests 987 apples in one week. He sells 456 apples. How many apples does he have remaining?
[2 marks]
9.
A book costs £49. A customer has £150. After buying 2 books, how much money does the customer have left?
[2 marks]
10.
A charity collected £1,245. After donating £678 to a local hospital, how much money is left?
[2 marks]
11.
A stadium has 1,200 seats. During a concert, 973 seats are occupied. How many seats are empty?
[2 marks]
12.
Error Analysis: A student subtracts 482 from 673 and gets 191. Identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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