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2025 Math Kangaroo

Problem 1

Problem 1 · 2025 Math Kangaroo Easy
Arithmetic & Operations subtraction

Pablo has six balloons. He gives away two of his balloons. How many balloons does Pablo have now?

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Answer: C — 4
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Hint 1 of 2
You start with six and lose two of them.
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Hint 2 of 2
"Gives away" means take away — this is just subtraction.
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Approach: subtract what is given away
  1. Pablo begins with 6 balloons.
  2. He gives away 2, so take 2 away from 6.
  3. 6 − 2 = 4, so Pablo has 4 balloons.
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