1. Frank had 3 apples, and gave 1 to his brother: how many had he left?
SOLUTION.–Frank had left 3 apples less 1 apple, which are 2 apples.
2. William had 4 cents: after spending 2 cents for nuts, how many had he left?
3. There were 5 birds in a tree: after 2 of them flew away, how many were left?
4. Daniel caught 6 mice, but 2 of them got away: how many were left?
5. Francis bought 7 oranges, and ate 2 of them: how many had he then?
6. John had 8 marbles, but he lost 2 of them: how many remained?
7. A hen had 9 chickens, but 2 of them died: how many were left?
8. Margaret had 10 cakes, and gave 8 of them to her sister: how many had she left?
9. If 2 yards be taken from 11 yards, how many will remain?