Andy and the Lion Story Problems
created by Ginger A.

1.  Eight lions are reading newspapers, four lions are napping, and two lions are reading Daniel's Duck.  How many lions are reading?
2.  Andy has six handkerchiefs.  If he uses one to bandage the lion's paw and loses another one, how many are left?
3.  The Big Top Circus has four lions.  The Little Top Circus has one lion.  How many more lions does the Big Top Circus have?
4.  Circus tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.  How much will it cost for Andy, his father, and his grandfather to go to the circus?  How much change will they get from a two dollar bill?
5.  A bag of popcorn is 10 cents.  Andy bought three bags.  How much change will he receive from a fifty cent piece?
6.  There are four mamma lions.  Each one has two cubs.  How many lions are there in all?
7.  There are fourteen lions.  Six are napping.  How many are awake?
8.  Eight boys went to the library.  Each boy checked out two books.  How many books were checked out in all?
9.  The library has ten books about tigers.  There are twice as many books about lions.  How many books are there about large cats?
10.  Andy read four books the first week, six books the second week, and eight books the last week.  How many books did Andy read the first and last week?