Subtraction Borrowing Quiz: Subtracting Three Digit Minus Two Digit Borrowing

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1) 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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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 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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3) 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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4) 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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5) 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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6) 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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7) 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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8) 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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9) 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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10) 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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11) Subtracting 310 − 57 requires two borrows: first from hundreds to tens, then tens to ones.

Explanation

The answer is False. The correct borrow order is the opposite. Ones: 0 minus 7 needs a borrow, so tens lends 1 first — tens 1 becomes 0 and ones become 10 minus 7 = 3. Then tens: 0 minus 5 needs a borrow from hundreds — hundreds 3 becomes 2 and tens becomes 10 minus 5 = 5. Result 253. The borrows go from tens to ones first, then from hundreds to tens, not the other way around.

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12) 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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13) 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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14) 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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15) 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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16) 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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17) 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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18) 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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19) 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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20) 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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Compute 400 − 85. The result is ____.
Compute 730 − 58.
Compute 431 − 78.
700 − 63 = 637.
Compute 410 − 95. The result is ____.
Compute 284 − 67.
In 402 − 67, you must borrow from hundreds because the tens digit is...
Compute 305 − 48.
Compute 520 − 86. The result is ____.
Compute 900 − 84.
Subtracting 310 − 57 requires two borrows: first from hundreds...
Compute 821 − 64.
Compute 612 − 79.
When subtracting 408 − 69, after borrowing the tens digit becomes 9.
Which is a correct intermediate rewrite for 600 − 89 before...
About 605 − 47, which statements are true? Select all that apply.
Select all differences that equal 257.
Which computed differences are correct? Select all that apply.
Select all expressions equal to 540 − 68.
Compute 503 − 76. The result is ____.
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