Subtraction Borrowing Quiz: Subtracting Three Digit Minus Two Digit Borrowing

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1) Compute 305 − 48.

Explanation

Borrow across the zero: 305 − 48. Ones: 5 − 8 needs a borrow; tens is 0, so borrow from hundreds 3→2, tens becomes 10, then borrow 1 to ones making 15. Ones: 15 − 8 = 7. Tens: now 9 (since 10 became 9) and 9 − 4 = 5. Hundreds: 2 remains. Answer 257.

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Subtraction Borrowing Quiz: Subtracting Three Digit Minus Two Digit Borrowing - Quiz

How does borrowing help solve multi-digit subtraction problems? In this quiz, you’ll explore step-by-step techniques for subtracting numbers when digits in the top row are too small to complete the operation. You’ll practice reorganizing place values, borrowing from higher digits, and checking your work for accuracy. Through clear examples, you’ll... see moredevelop confidence performing three-digit minus two-digit subtraction and strengthen the place-value understanding essential for reliable arithmetic.
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2) Compute 612 − 79.

Explanation

Ones: 2 − 9 borrow from tens 1→0 gives 12 − 9 = 3. Tens: 0 − 7 borrow from hundreds 6→5 gives 10 − 7 = 3. Hundreds: 5. Result 533.

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3) Compute 400 − 85. The result is ____.

Explanation

Ones: 0 − 5 needs a borrow; tens is 0, so borrow from hundreds 4→3, tens becomes 10, then ones borrow 1 to become 10. Ones: 10 − 5 = 5. Tens: now 9 and 9 − 8 = 1. Hundreds: 3. Total 315.

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4) In 402 − 67, you must borrow from hundreds because the tens digit is 0.

Explanation

Ones: 2 − 7 requires borrowing. Tens is 0 so borrow from hundreds 4→3, tens becomes 10, then lend 1 to ones (12 − 7 = 5). Tens is now 9; 9 − 6 = 3. Hundreds: 3. Borrowing from hundreds was required.

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5) Compute 730 − 58.

Explanation

Ones: 0 − 8 borrow from tens 3→2 gives 10 − 8 = 2. Tens: 2 − 5 borrow from hundreds 7→6 gives 12 − 5 = 7. Hundreds: 6. Answer 672.

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6) Select all expressions equal to 540 − 68.

Explanation

Compute 540 − 68: Ones 0 − 8 borrow; tens 4→3, ones 10 − 8 = 2. Tens 3 − 6 borrow; hundreds 5→4, tens 13 − 6 = 7. Hundreds 4. So 472. Equivalently 480 − 8 = 472, 400+70+2 = 472, 500 − 28 = 472. 474 is incorrect.

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7) Subtracting 310 − 57 requires two borrows: first from hundreds to tens, then tens to ones.

Explanation

Ones: 0 − 7 needs a borrow; tens is 1, so borrow from tens 1→0, ones 10 − 7 = 3. Then tens 0 − 5 requires borrowing from hundreds 3→2, tens 10 − 5 = 5. Result 253. Two borrows occurred.

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8) Compute 503 − 76. The result is ____.

Explanation

Ones: 3 − 6 needs borrowing; tens is 0 so borrow from hundreds 5→4, tens 10, then lend to ones → ones 13 − 6 = 7. Tens now 9 and 9 − 7 = 2. Hundreds 4. Total 427.

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9) Which is a correct intermediate rewrite for 600 − 89 before subtracting?

Explanation

You must borrow through the zero tens: 600 → borrow 1 hundred to tens (5 hundreds, 10 tens), then borrow 1 ten to ones (5 hundreds, 9 tens, 10 ones). Then ones: 10 − 9, tens: 9 − 8.

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10) Compute 821 − 64.

Explanation

Ones: 1 − 4 borrow from tens 2→1 gives 11 − 4 = 7. Tens: 1 − 6 borrow from hundreds 8→7 gives 11 − 6 = 5. Hundreds: 7. Result 757.

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11) Which computed differences are correct? Select all that apply.

Explanation

Check each: 450−78 = 372 (two borrows) correct. 305−48 = 257 correct. 612−79 = 533, so 523 is false. 730−58 = 672 correct. 402−67 = 335 correct.

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12) 700 − 63 = 637.

Explanation

Borrow through zeros: Ones 0 − 3 needs borrow; tens 0 so borrow from hundreds 7→6, tens 10, then ones 10 − 3 = 7. Tens now 9 and 9 − 6 = 3. Hundreds 6. Total 637.

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13) Compute 410 − 95. The result is ____.

Explanation

Ones: 0 − 5 borrow from tens 1→0, ones 10 − 5 = 5. Tens: 0 − 9 borrow from hundreds 4→3 gives 10 − 9 = 1. Hundreds: 3. So 315.

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14) Compute 284 − 67.

Explanation

Ones: 4 − 7 borrow from tens 8→7 gives 14 − 7 = 7. Tens: 7 − 6 = 1. Hundreds: 2. Result 217.

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15) Compute 900 − 84.

Explanation

Borrow through zeros: Ones 0 − 4 borrow; tens 0 so borrow from hundreds 9→8, tens 10, then ones 10 − 4 = 6. Tens now 9 and 9 − 8 = 1. Hundreds 8. Answer 816.

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16) Select all differences that equal 257.

Explanation

Compute each: 300−43 = 257; 284−27 = 257; 305−48 = 257; 260−3 = 257; 280−33 = 247 (not 257).

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17) When subtracting 408 − 69, after borrowing the tens digit becomes 9.

Explanation

Borrow chain: Ones 8 − 9 needs borrow; tens is 0 so borrow from hundreds 4→3, tens becomes 10. Then lend 1 to ones, leaving tens 9 and ones 18 − 9 = 9. Tens then 9 − 6 = 3. Statement true.

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18) Compute 520 − 86. The result is ____.

Explanation

Ones: 0 − 6 borrow from tens 2→1 gives 10 − 6 = 4. Tens: 1 − 8 borrow from hundreds 5→4 gives 11 − 8 = 3. Hundreds: 4. Total 434.

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19) Compute 431 − 78.

Explanation

Ones: 1 − 8 borrow from tens 3→2 gives 11 − 8 = 3. Tens: 2 − 7 borrow from hundreds 4→3 gives 12 − 7 = 5. Hundreds: 3. Result 353.

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20) About 605 − 47, which statements are true? Select all that apply.

Explanation

Procedure: Ones 5 − 7 requires borrow; tens is 0 so borrow from hundreds 6→5 to tens 10, then lend to ones (15 − 7 = 8). Tens now 9 and 9 − 4 = 5. Hundreds 5. Final 558. A is correct, E is correct. Others are false.

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Compute 305 − 48.
Compute 612 − 79.
Compute 400 − 85. The result is ____.
In 402 − 67, you must borrow from hundreds because the tens digit is...
Compute 730 − 58.
Select all expressions equal to 540 − 68.
Subtracting 310 − 57 requires two borrows: first from hundreds to...
Compute 503 − 76. The result is ____.
Which is a correct intermediate rewrite for 600 − 89 before...
Compute 821 − 64.
Which computed differences are correct? Select all that apply.
700 − 63 = 637.
Compute 410 − 95. The result is ____.
Compute 284 − 67.
Compute 900 − 84.
Select all differences that equal 257.
When subtracting 408 − 69, after borrowing the tens digit becomes 9.
Compute 520 − 86. The result is ____.
Compute 431 − 78.
About 605 − 47, which statements are true? Select all that apply.
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