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Maths Quiz - Level 3-4 Numbers - Addition and Subtraction (Questions)

Sharpen your addition and subtraction skills for KS3. Practise mental methods, column algorithms, and estimating to check answers. Tackle negatives, large numbers, and word problems with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Mental maths strategies such as rounding and adjusting make adding and subtracting large numbers easier.

In KS3 Maths, you build fluency with addition and subtraction across integers and decimals. You’ll use mental strategies, written column methods, and sensible estimates to check answers and solve real-life problems quickly.

Key Terms

  • Sum: The result of adding numbers together (e.g., 37 + 15 has a sum of 52).
  • Difference: The result of subtracting one number from another (e.g., 52 − 15 = 37).
  • Estimate: A quick, sensible calculation (often by rounding) that checks if an exact answer is reasonable.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the best method to add large numbers in KS3?

Use the column method: line up place values, add from the right, and carry digits where needed. Check with an estimate using rounded numbers.

How do I subtract with negative numbers?

Treat subtraction as adding the opposite: a − b = a + (−b). For example, 5 − 12 = 5 + (−12) = −7.

How can I check if my answer is reasonable?

Round the numbers to one or two significant figures and re-calculate. Your exact answer should be close to this estimate.

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[ ] 50
[ ] 60
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[ ] 30p
[ ] 50p
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[ ] 10p
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[ ] 650
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[ ] 128
[ ] 130
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[ ] 700
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Maths Quiz - Level 3-4 Numbers - Addition and Subtraction (Answers)
1. What is 34 + 43?
[ ] 55
[ ] 66
[x] 77
[ ] 88
3 + 4 = 7 so both columns in the sum are the same
2. What number must be added to 70 to make 120?
[ ] 40
[x] 50
[ ] 60
[ ] 70
You can work this out by subtracting 70 from 120
3. Charlie decides to give his little sister 40p out of his £1.00 pocket money. How much does he have left?
[ ] 20p
[ ] 30p
[ ] 50p
[x] 60p
60p + 40p = 100p which is equal to £1.00
4. What is 76 - 14?
[x] 62
[ ] 64
[ ] 66
[ ] 68
To check you've got it right, add 14 to 62
5. Andy's Dad gives Andy 40p to buy a newspaper for him. The paper costs 25p. How much does Andy return to his Dad?
[ ] 5p
[ ] 10p
[x] 15p
[ ] 20p
40 - 25 = 15
6. What number must be subtracted from 1,200 to get 630?
[x] 570
[ ] 575
[ ] 650
[ ] 675
570 is the difference between 630 and 1,200
7. What is 67 + 138 - 67?
[ ] 120
[ ] 128
[ ] 130
[x] 138
67 appears twice: once as an addition and once as a subtraction. So they cancel each other out
8. What is 22 - 4 + 83?
[ ] 99
[ ] 100
[x] 101
[ ] 102
22 - 4 = 18 and 18 + 83 = 101
9. What is twice the amount of 345?
[x] 690
[ ] 700
[ ] 710
[ ] 720
345 + 345 = 690
10. Paula expects to get 15 Christmas cards. She receives 41. How many more did she get than expected?
[ ] 22
[ ] 24
[x] 26
[ ] 28
41 - 15 = 26
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