Olympic Math Problems

We have been writing number stories based on the Olympics.  Can you work out the answers - don't forget to tell us how you worked out your answer!

7 people were in the Olympics for rowing.  3 won. 
How many got left behind?
Saaliha

There were 8 rowers.  6 fell off into the water. 
How many are left?
Crystal


17 people were chosen to cycle but 9 failed. 
How many didn't fail?
Saaliha

If China have 12 gold medals and New Zealand have 3 gold medals.  What is the difference in the number of gold medals between the two countries?
A7

More stories coming soon...........