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How many children are left after the second stand? Answer the same for third, fourth and fifth stand.

Correct Answer

After the second stand: 4 - 1 = 3 children left.

After the third stand: 3 - 1 = 2 children left.

After the fourth stand: 2 - 1 = 1 child left.

After the fifth stand: 1 - 1 = 0 children left (none left).

Exercise: Let us Talk | Q: 40 | (Page Page 12)
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Explanation

The chapter uses the poem to show repeated subtraction. Each verse shows one child leaving: 5→4→3→2→1→0. Children learn that subtraction means taking away one at a time and finding what remains.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: After first stand: 5 - 1 = 4 children

  2. Step 2: After second stand: 4 - 1 = 3 children

  3. Step 3: After third stand: 3 - 1 = 2 children

  4. Step 4: After fourth stand: 2 - 1 = 1 child

  5. Step 5: After fifth stand: 1 - 1 = 0 children

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