Common Core Standard 3.OA.D.8
This standard covers the following:
Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
Problem: A chocolate factory initially had 33 chocolate bars. However, 6 of them were given away as samples to customers. Then, 3 of them were used for a quality control testing. How many chocolate bars are left in the factory?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After the samples were taken, there were 33 - 6 = <<33-6=27>>27 chocolate bars left in the factory. ### Answer: 27
Expected answer: 24
Correct? No
Problem: Deckmaster Tim has been given 84 unique trading cards. After a generous friend gave him a package of 7 new cards, he added them to his collection. How many unique trading cards does Deckmaster Tim have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Deckmaster Tim started with 84 cards and received 7 new cards, so he now has 84+7 = <<84+7=91>>91 cards. ### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 91
Correct? Yes
Problem: Deckmaster Tim initially had 11 unique trading cards, instead of 84. If he were to add the same package of 7 new cards to his collection, how many unique trading cards would Deckmaster Tim have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 11+7 = <<11+7=18>>18 unique trading cards. ### Answer: 18
Expected answer: 18
Correct? Yes
Problem: John has 5 dollars in his wallet. Later, he found an old birthday card with 86 dollars inside. After adding this to his wallet, how much money does John now have in his wallet?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: John started with 5 dollars, and then he found 86 dollars, so he added 86 to 5 = <<5+86=91>>91 dollars. ### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 91
Correct? Yes
Problem: After counting his money, John decides to buy a video game that costs 78 dollars. After paying for it, how much money does John have left in his wallet?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: John started with 5 dollars, and then he bought the video game for 78 dollars, so he had 5 - 78 = <<5-78=-73>>73 dollars left in his wallet. ### Answer: 73
Expected answer: 13
Correct? No
Problem: Let's adjust the original situation a bit: suppose that initially, John had only 2 dollars in his wallet, instead of 5. After finding the same 5 dollars inside the old birthday card and adding it to his wallet, how much money does John now have in his wallet?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Starting with 2 dollars, he found 86 dollars in the old birthday card, so he added 86 to 2 = <<2+86=88>>88 dollars. ### Answer: 88
Expected answer: 7
Correct? No
Problem: At a campfire night, 26 marshmallows were roasted initially. Later in the night, an additional 12 marshmallows were roasted. The next day morning, 7 fresh marshmallows were roasted for breakfast. How many marshmallows were roasted in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Initially, 26 marshmallows were roasted. Later, 12 marshmallows were roasted, and 7 more marshmallows were roasted the next day. Therefore, 26 + 12 + 7 = <<26+12+7=45>>45 marshmallows were roasted in total.
Expected answer: 45
Correct? Yes
Problem: The sun is 56 million miles away from a planet. On this planet, every mile corresponds to one unit of brightness for their daylight. What is the total brightness of their daylight, measured in these units?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total brightness is the product of the brightness of each unit. Since each mile corresponds to one unit of brightness, the total brightness is the same as the brightness of a single unit. Therefore, the total brightness of their daylight is the same as the brightness of a single unit, which is equal to the brightness of the sun. ### Answer: The total brightness of their daylight is equal to the brightness of the sun.
Expected answer: 56
Correct? No
Problem: In a dense jungle, there are 42 monkeys living on trees. After a few months, the monkey population increased and 29 more monkeys are seen around. What is the total number of monkeys in the jungle now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The initial number of monkeys was 42, and 29 more monkeys joined the population. So, the total number of monkeys in the jungle now is 42 + 29 = <<42+29=71>>71. ### Answer: 71
Expected answer: 71
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous jungle monkey population query, we said that the original population was 42 monkeys. However, let's consider a possibility where there were initially only 26 monkeys before the 29 additional monkeys arrived. Can you calculate the total number of monkeys that would be there in the jungle now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If there were initially 26 monkeys and 29 joined the population, it means there were 26 + 29 = <<26+29=55>>55 monkeys in the jungle now. ### Answer: 55
Expected answer: 55
Correct? Yes
Problem: A pirate found an ancient chest filled with 16 emeralds. Excited, she continued her search and found another chest also filled with 16 emeralds. How many emeralds does the pirate have in total now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The pirate started with 16 emeralds and found another 16, so she now has 16 + 16 = 32 emeralds. ### Answer: 32
Expected answer: 32
Correct? Yes
Problem: The pirate was thrilled with her find of 32 emeralds but the adventure had just begun. Suppose she had found two chests initially each filled with 45 emeralds instead of 16. How many emeralds would the pirate have in total now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If she had found two chests initially each filled with 45, she would have started with 45 + 45 = 90 emeralds. Therefore, the pirate would have 90 + 32 = 122 emeralds in total now. ### Answer: 122
Expected answer: 90
Correct? No
Problem: There was a building with 28 windows on the ground floor. The owner decided to add 4 more windows to make it more presentable. Later, he went ahead to the next floor where there were already 51 windows. What is the total number of windows in the building now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The number of windows on the ground floor increased by 4, and the number of windows on the next floor increased by 51. Total number of windows = 28 + 4 = <<28+4=32>>32 windows.
Expected answer: 83
Correct? No
Problem: In a large vegetable garden, there were originally 93 cucumbers. But then, 13 cucumbers got eaten by insects. The gardener then removed an additional 9 cucumbers to prepare for dinner. How many cucumbers are left in the garden after the gardener removes the cucumbers for dinner?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After removing the eaten and prepared cucumbers, there were 93-13 = <<93-13=80>>80 cucumbers left in the garden. ### Answer: 80
Expected answer: 71
Correct? No
Problem: On a sunny day at the beach, there were 80 beach balls initially. However, during a gusty period, 55 balls were taken by the wind and ended up in the ocean. How many beach balls are left on the beach?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 80 - 55 = <<80-55=25>>25 beach balls are left on the beach. ### Answer: 25
Expected answer: 25
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the gusty period at the beach that took away 55 beach balls, leaving some behind, 71 new colourful beach balls were delivered to the beach. How many beach balls are there now at the beach?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 71
Expected answer: 96
Correct? No
Problem: Let's imagine, instead of 55 beach balls being taken by the wind, only 21 beach balls ended up in the ocean. In that case, how many beach balls would be left on the beach?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 80 - 21 = <<80-21=59>>59 beach balls would be left on the beach. ### Answer: 59
Expected answer: 59
Correct? Yes
Problem: A chef has a special recipe that calls for 1 tablespoon of salt. He needs to prepare thirty identical meals plus an extra one for tasting purposes. In total, how many tablespoons of salt would he be needing?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The chef would need 30+1 = <<30+1=31>>31 tablespoons of salt. ### Answer: 31
Expected answer: 31
Correct? Yes
Problem: After preparing a total of 31 meals, the chef realizes he has a large container filled with 60 tablespoons of salt. Given the amount of salt he has already used, how many tablespoons does he have left in the container after making the meals?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After preparing the meals, the chef has 60 - 31 = <<60-31=29>>29 tablespoons of salt left in the container. ### Answer: 29
Expected answer: 29
Correct? Yes
Problem: Sarah had 40 pens at the beginning of the month. Over the course of the month, she gave away 27 pens to her friends. Later, in a pen collection competition, Sarah noticed that the winner had 51 pens. How many more pens does she need to have in order to match the winner's collection?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Sarah started with 40 pens, gave away 27, and ended up with 51. Therefore, she needs to have 51 - 40 = <<51-40=11>>11 more pens in order to match the winner's collection. ### Answer: 11
Expected answer: 38
Correct? No
Problem: In a towel factory, 12 new towels are produced in the morning and 35 more in the afternoon. In a separate section of the factory, there are already 8 towels that have been produced. How many towels are there in total in the factory?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 47
Expected answer: 55
Correct? No
Problem: A helicopter depot has 75 fuel tanks in storage. After a large fleet of helicopters refuel, there are only 44 tanks left. How many fuel tanks were used?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 75 - 44 = <<75-44=31>>31 fuel tanks were used. ### Answer: 31
Expected answer: 31
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same helicopter depot scenario, suppose we start with the same amount of 75 fuel tanks in storage. But this time, after a different group of helicopters refuel, there are 22 tanks left instead of 44. Now, how many fuel tanks were used?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 75 - 22 = <<75-22=53>>53 fuel tanks were used. ### Answer: 53
Expected answer: 53
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the magical land of Unica, 33 unicorns have been spotted in the morning and the same number of unicorns are seen again in the afternoon. A pair of rare twin unicorns has joined the unicorns. How many unicorns are in Unica in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The number of unicorns in the morning and the afternoon are equal, so there are 33 unicorns in Unica in total. ### Answer: 33
Expected answer: 68
Correct? No
Problem: Galaxy Man, a superhero, has been on 94 missions since he started his career. In 18 of these missions, he had to collaborate with other superheroes. How many missions did Galaxy Man complete on his own?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Galaxy Man has completed 94-18 = <<94-18=76>>76 missions on his own. ### Answer: 76
Expected answer: 76
Correct? Yes
Problem: If instead of 94 missions, Galaxy Man had only been on 28 missions since the start of his career, with the same 18 missions involving other superheroes, how many missions would Galaxy Man have completed alone?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 28
Expected answer: 10
Correct? No
Problem: You have a total of 92 pairs of earrings in your collection. After hosting a flea market, you sold 45 pairs. How many pairs of earrings do you have left in your collection?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: You started with 92 pairs, and you sold 45, so you have 92 - 45 = <<92-45=47>>47 pairs left in your collection.
Expected answer: 47
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a new game, a player has just earned 12 XP points. To level up, the player needs a total of 73 XP points plus the initial amount they just earned. How many XP points does the player need to level up?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 73 XP points + 12 XP points = <<73+12=85>>85 XP points. The player needs to earn 85 XP points to level up.
Expected answer: 85
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a fantastical kingdom, there are 10 dragons. One day, 89 dragons from distant lands come to the kingdom for a grand gathering. How many dragons were in the kingdom after the gathering?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Initially, there were 10 dragons in the kingdom. After the gathering, 89 dragons arrived, so the total number of dragons in the kingdom was 10 + 89 = 99. ### Answer: 99
Expected answer: 99
Correct? Yes
Problem: Considering that originally, there were 10 dragons in the kingdom and instead of having 89 additional dragons arriving, only 10 more dragons came for the grand gathering. How many dragons were in the kingdom for the gathering then?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 10
Expected answer: 20
Correct? No
Problem: Emily loves to pass her time by watching TV. One day, she decided to do a marathon of her favorite series. On the first day, she watched 34 episodes. Overwhelmed by the suspense, on the next day she watched 61 more episodes. How many episodes did Emily watch in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Emily watched 34 episodes on the first day and 61 more episodes than that on the second day. So, Emily watched 34 + 61 = <<34+61=95>>95 episodes in total.
Expected answer: 95
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a magical realm, a total of 58 dragons exist. However, 13 of them decided to migrate to another realm. How many dragons remain in the original realm?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 58 - 13 = <<58-13=45>>45 dragons remaining in the original realm. ### Answer: 45
Expected answer: 45
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same magical realm, let's now consider a slightly altered scenario. What if, instead of 13 dragons leaving, only 1 dragon had migrated to another realm? How many dragons would remain in the original realm then?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There would still be 58 - 1 = <<58-1=57>>57 dragons remaining in the original realm. ### Answer: 57
Expected answer: 57
Correct? Yes
Problem: A town's water reservoir contains 87 million liters of water. To supply water for various needs, the town decides to use 73 million liters of water from the reservoir. What is the remaining amount of water in the reservoir in millions of liters?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 87-73 = <<87-73=14>>14 million liters of water remain in the reservoir. ### Answer: 14
Expected answer: 14
Correct? Yes
Problem: After considering the water needs of the town more carefully, it turns out the town only decided to use 22 million liters of water from the reservoir, as opposed to 73 million liters previously calculated. What is the remaining amount of water in the reservoir in million liters under this revised estimate?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 65
Expected answer: 65
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a rocket science laboratory, there were originally 40 components. However, due to an experiment, 29 components were used up and are no longer available. Afterward, the laboratory received a new delivery with an extra 47 components. what is the total number of components in the laboratory now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The components that were used up were 29, and the new delivery contains 47. Therefore, the total number of components in the laboratory now is 40 + 29 + 47 = <<40+29+47=96>>96.
Expected answer: 58
Correct? No
Problem: Maria has a garden and she grows tomatoes. This month she picked 68 tomatoes from her plants. At the same time, her neighbour Karen shared that she picked 64 tomatoes from her plants this month. How many more tomatoes did Maria pick than Karen?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Maria picked 68 - 64 = <<68-64=4>>4 more tomatoes than Karen. ### Answer: 4
Expected answer: 4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Maria's brother decided to grow tomatoes too. This month he picked 81 tomatoes from his plants. Karen didn't pick any additional tomatoes since we last checked, and still has 64 tomatoes. How many more tomatoes did Maria's brother pick than Karen?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 17
Expected answer: 17
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a forest, there are 7 adults wolves and 77 cubs. The wolf population, denoted with w, is equal to 7 (adults wolves) + 77 (cubs). One winter, 40 wolves migrated to another forest, decreasing the population. How many wolves are left in the forest now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total number of wolves in the forest is 7 + 77 = 84. After the migration, there are 7 adults wolves and 57 cubs left in the forest. Therefore, there are 7 + 57 = 64 wolves left in the forest now. ### Answer: 64
Expected answer: 44
Correct? No
Problem: You have baked 75 cookies for an event. By the time you finish baking, you realize you have enough dough left to make 10 more cookies. How many cookies have you baked in total, including the 10 extras?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 75 + 10 = <<75+10=85>>85 cookies have been baked in total.
Expected answer: 85
Correct? Yes
Problem: A carpenter needs to make some tables. He initially has 78 boards of wood but uses 73 to prepare for the construction. He later realizes he has 99 potential orders but the current boards of wood he has are not enough to meet this demand. How many additional boards does he need to perfectly meet all the orders?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: He needs 78-73 = <<78-73=5>>5 boards of wood. ### Answer: 5
Expected answer: 94
Correct? No
Problem: One evening, a young astronomer counted 1 star in a small area of the sky. Then, he noticed that 5 more stars gradually became visible as his eyes adjusted to the darkness. After an hour, a meteor shower began and he spotted 28 more stars. How many stars did the astronomer see in total during that evening?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The astronomer started with 1 star and added 5 to reach 6 stars. Then, he added 28 to reach 34 stars. ### Answer: 34
Expected answer: 34
Correct? Yes
Problem: The young astronomer then noticed that a cloud drifted across the sky, temporarily covering 27 of the stars he had been observing. After the cloud passed, how many stars were left visible to him?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 11
Expected answer: 7
Correct? No
Problem: It was David's birthday and he had 40 gifts in his room. Later in the day, his friends surprised him with 26 more gifts. How many gifts does David have in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 40+26 = <<40+26=66>>66 gifts in total. ### Answer: 66
Expected answer: 66
Correct? Yes
Problem: After opening the gifts, David decided to donate some of them to a local charity. He kept 44 gifts and donated the rest. How many gifts did he donate?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 44
Expected answer: 22
Correct? No
Problem: Let's say it was not David's birthday, but it was instead his friend Mark's birthday. Mark received initially 69 gifts. Later, his friends surprised him with the same amount of 26 more gifts which David received. How many gifts does Mark have in total now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 69+26 = <<69+26=95>>95 gifts in total. ### Answer: 95
Expected answer: 95
Correct? Yes
Problem: An author is writing a mini novel. She managed to write 74 pages in the first session. Energized by the progress, she decides to write 16 more pages. How many pages has she written in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: She wrote 74+16 = <<74+16=90>>90 pages in total. ### Answer: 90
Expected answer: 90
Correct? Yes
Problem: The author, after finishing her writing session, felt inspired and decided to add a one-page introduction to her mini novel. How many pages does the novel have now including the introduction?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 75
Expected answer: 91
Correct? No
Problem: After reflecting on her work, the author decides that she should have originally written 79 pages in the first session instead of 74. Keeping the additional 16 pages she wrote after, how many total pages of the novel does she have before adding the one-page introduction?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 95
Expected answer: 95
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a large hotel, there are 60 rooms. The hotel decides to expand and add an additional 22 rooms. How many rooms does the hotel have after the expansion?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The hotel started with 60 rooms, and they added 22 rooms, so they have 60+22 = <<60+22=82>>82 rooms after the expansion. ### Answer: 82
Expected answer: 82
Correct? Yes
Problem: After the initial expansion, the hotel owner plans to make an additional special expansion by adding more rooms, but less than the previous expansion. If the hotel owner added 11 rooms instead of 22 rooms during the first expansion, how many rooms would the hotel have after the first expansion?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 60+11 = <<60+11=71>>71 rooms
Expected answer: 71
Correct? Yes
Problem: There were 70 children in the park. Some of them left, leaving only 27 children. Later, 31 more kids left the park. How many children are left in the park now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There were 27 children who left, and 31 more kids left, so there were 27+31 = <<27+31=58>>58 children left in the park now.
Expected answer: 12
Correct? No
Problem: In a beehive, there is a total of 48 bees. One day, 29 drones left the beehive for collecting pollen. How many bees are left in the beehive?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 48 bees, and 29 of them left. There are 48 - 29 = <<48-29=19>>19 bees left in the beehive. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 19
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of the original total of 48 bees in the beehive, let's consider that initially there were 89 bees. Then 29 drone bees left for a pollen gathering mission. How many bees were left in the beehive after the drones departed in this case?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There were 89 bees initially, and 29 left. There are 89 - 29 = <<89-29=60>>60 bees left in the beehive. ### Answer: 60
Expected answer: 60
Correct? Yes
Problem: A school initially had 35 erasers. But after a few classes and some craft projects, 22 erasers got used up. How many erasers are left at the school?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After the erasers were used up, there were 35 - 22 = <<35-22=13>>13 erasers left at the school. ### Answer: 13
Expected answer: 13
Correct? Yes
Problem: A school initially had 35 erasers. But after a few classes and some craft projects, 22 erasers got used up. How many erasers are left at the school? Then, a generous donor contributed an additional 39 erasers to the school. What is the total number of erasers at the school now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After the erasers were used up and the donor's contribution, there were 35 - 22 + 39 = <<35-22+39=46>>46 erasers left at the school. ### Answer: 46
Expected answer: 52
Correct? No
Problem: In the earlier scenario, the school initially had 35 erasers. But what if the school had originally started with 58 erasers instead? After a few classes and some craft projects, 22 erasers got used up. How many erasers would be left at the school in this case?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If the school had started with 58 erasers, there would have been 58 - 22 = <<58-22=36>>36 erasers left at the school. ### Answer: 36
Expected answer: 36
Correct? Yes
Problem: There were 75 beds in a large hostel. Over time, 55 of them became old and were removed for refurbishment. How many beds are currently available in the hostel now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There were 48 beds initially, and 55 were removed. So, there are 48 - 55 = <<48-55=3>>3 beds currently available in the hostel. ### Answer: 3
Expected answer: 20
Correct? No
Problem: On Monday, the speed of the wind was measured to be 71 kilometers per hour. The speed of the wind then decreased by 53 kilometers per hour. What was the speed of the wind after the decrease?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The speed of the wind decreased by 53 km/h, so its speed after the decrease was 71 - 53 = <<71-53=18>>18 kilometers per hour.
Expected answer: 18
Correct? Yes
Problem: Oliver has 18 oranges. He visits the orange grove and collects an additional 44 oranges. How many oranges does Oliver have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Oliver started with 18 oranges, and he collected 44 oranges, so he now has 18+44 = <<18+44=62>>62 oranges. ### Answer: 62
Expected answer: 62
Correct? Yes
Problem: Oliver has 18 oranges. He visits the orange grove and collects an additional 44 oranges. Unfortunately, while trying to carry his oranges home, he loses 50 of them along the way. How many oranges does Oliver have left now?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 18
Expected answer: 12
Correct? No
Problem: Previously we considered a scenario where Oliver initially had 18 oranges. Now imagine if initially, Oliver had 36 oranges instead. He visits the same orange grove and collects an additional 44 oranges. How many oranges does Oliver have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Initially, Oliver had 18 oranges, and he collected 44 oranges, so he now has 18+44 = <<18+44=62>>62 oranges. ### Answer: 62
Expected answer: 80
Correct? No
Problem: Tommy has a collection of 70 toy cars. One day, he decides to give 22 of his toy cars to his younger brother. How many toy cars does Tommy have left in his collection?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Tommy has 70 - 22 = <<70-22=48>>48 toy cars left in his collection. ### Answer: 48
Expected answer: 48
Correct? Yes
Problem: After giving 22 of his toy cars to his younger brother, Tommy visits a toy store and discovers a toy car that he must have. It costs 61 toy cars for a trade. Does Tommy have enough toy cars left to trade for the new one? If not, how many more does he need?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Tommy started with 70 toy cars, and he gave 22 to his brother, leaving him with 70 - 22 = <<70-22=48>>48 toy cars. He then bought a toy car for 61, so he has 48 - 61 = <<48-61=19>>19 toy cars left. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 13
Correct? No
Problem: Instead of giving 22 toy cars to his younger brother, Tommy decides to only give away 17 of his toy cars. How many toy cars does Tommy have left in his collection now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Tommy has 70 - 17 = <<70-17=53>>53 toy cars left in his collection. ### Answer: 53
Expected answer: 53
Correct? Yes
Problem: The Strawberry farm was initially home to 87 Strawberry plants. However, some of them were affected by a disease and 41 plants were lost. Jacob added 8 new Strawberry plants more. How many Strawberry plants are there on the farm now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 87 - 41 = <<87-41=46>>46 plants were lost. Jacob added 8, so there are 46 + 8 = <<46+8=54>>54 plants on the farm now. ### Answer: 54
Expected answer: 54
Correct? Yes
Problem: Revisiting the first scenario, suppose instead of 41, only 22 Strawberry plants were affected by the disease in the Strawberry farm originally home to 87 plants. Now, consider Jacob still adding 8 new Strawberry plants to the farm. How many Strawberry plants are there on the farm now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 87 - 22 = <<87-22=65>>65 plants were unaffected by the disease. Jacob added 8, so there are 65 + 8 = <<65+8=73>>73 plants on the farm now. ### Answer: 73
Expected answer: 73
Correct? Yes
Problem: A scientist discovered a new dinosaur species. He found 34 of them. Soon after, he found another group of the same kind of dinosaurs that also had 34. How many dinosaurs of this new species did the scientist find in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The scientist found 34 dinosaurs in the first group, and another group had the same number of dinosaurs. So, he found 34 + 34 = <<34+34=68>>68 dinosaurs in total.
Expected answer: 68
Correct? Yes
Problem: The beach had 82 brightly colored balls spread around today. As the day ended, 28 balls were lost or damaged leaving a certain number intact. How many beach balls are remaining, undamaged?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 82-28 = <<82-28=54>>54 beach balls are remaining, undamaged.
Expected answer: 54
Correct? Yes
Problem: A wizard has collected 53 magical artifacts over his lifetime. He decides to give out some of them to apprentice wizards. If he gives out 12 artifacts, how many will he have left?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If he gives out 12 artifacts, he will have 53 - 12 = <<53-12=41>>41 artifacts left. ### Answer: 41
Expected answer: 41
Correct? Yes
Problem: After giving out 12 artifacts to apprentice wizards, the wizard discovers a hidden chamber in his magical lair, revealing an additional 4 artifacts he had forgotten about. How many artifacts does he have now?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 45
Expected answer: 45
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the hidden chamber he found, the wizard initially thought there were 15 artifacts. However, they were stacked haphazardly, and upon recounting, he realized he made a mistake and there were actually 12 artifacts, not 15. How many fewer artifacts were there in the hidden chamber than he initially thought?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 3
Expected answer: 3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Maria has a box that used to contain 68 rings. One day, she lost some of the rings and now there are only 26 rings remaining in the box. How many rings did Maria lose?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Maria lost 68 - 26 = <<68-26=42>>42 rings. ### Answer: 42
Expected answer: 42
Correct? Yes
Problem: The moon is 40 light years away from an alien planet. A spaceship travels 18 light years towards the moon. How many light years is it now from the moon?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The spaceship travels 18 light years towards the moon, so it is now 40 - 18 = <<40-18=22>>22 light years from the moon. ### Answer: 22
Expected answer: 22
Correct? Yes
Problem: The space agency decides that in a hypothetical scenario, the moon was actually only 27 light years away from the alien planet. If the spaceship still traveled 18 light years towards the moon in this scenario, how many light years would it be from the moon then?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The spaceship would be 18 light years from the moon in this scenario, since the moon is 27 light years away from the alien planet. ### Answer: 18
Expected answer: 9
Correct? No
Problem: At a window factory, there are 41 windows made in the morning. But 21 of them were found to be defective and had to be discarded. How many windows are left in the end?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There were 41 windows made in the morning. 21 of them were found to be defective, so there were 41-21 = <<41-21=20>>20 windows left in the end. ### Answer: 20
Expected answer: 20
Correct? Yes
Problem: The window factory who earlier made 41 windows, out of which 21 were defective, received an urgent order for 86 windows. After using the windows they had left, how many more windows does the factory need to produce to fulfill the order?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 65
Expected answer: 66
Correct? No
Problem: In the previous situation, the window factory had originally made 76 windows instead of 41. After discarding the defective ones as before, how many windows would be left now?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 35
Expected answer: 55
Correct? No
Problem: A gardener has 88 beautiful roses in the garden. One morning, he finds that some of them are missing and now there are only 84 roses left. How many of the roses are missing from the garden?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The gardener found that 88 - 84 = <<88-84=4>>4 roses were missing from the garden. ### Answer: 4
Expected answer: 4
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same garden, the gardener later checked his dahlias. Initially there were 88 dahlias but then he found that some daisies were missing as well, leaving only 75 dahlias left in the garden. How many dahlias are missing from the garden?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The gardener found that 88 - 75 = <<88-75=13>>13 dahlias were missing from the garden. ### Answer: 13
Expected answer: 13
Correct? Yes
Problem: A helicopter piloting school has 19 students to start with. The school enrolls an equal number of new students during the next intake. How many students are there in the school now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The school started with 19 students, and the school enrolls an equal number of new students, so there are still 19 students in the school now. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 38
Correct? No
Problem: In a field, there are 25 bees on the roses and another 25 bees on the daisies. Meanwhile, in a nearby cluster of trees, there are 53 bees in total. After some time, the number of bees in the cluster of trees equals the number of bees in the field subtracted from the original number in the cluster. How many bees are left in the cluster of trees after some time?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The number of bees in the field is 25 + 25 = <<25+25=50>>50. The number of bees in the cluster of trees is 53. After some time, the number of bees in the cluster of trees equals 50 - 53 = <<50-53=6>>6 bees. ### Answer: 6
Expected answer: 3
Correct? No
Problem: Sam has a total of 58 keys on his piano, but 33 of them are broken and can't be used. He finds a way to fix some keys and adds 14 more functional keys to his piano. How many keys on the piano can Sam play after he adds the new ones?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Sam started with 58 keys, and 33 of them were broken, so he had 58-33 = <<58-33=25>>25 keys that were functional. He added 14 more keys, so he had 25+14 = <<25+14=39>>39 keys that were functional. ### Answer: 39
Expected answer: 39
Correct? Yes
Problem: After adding the new keys and playing for a while, Sam decides to expand his music repertoire and needs to play some songs which require a total of 56 keys. How many more keys does he need to fix on his piano in order to play these songs?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: He started with 58 keys, and he added 14 keys, so he needed to fix 58-14 = <<58-14=44>>44 more keys. ### Answer: 44
Expected answer: 17
Correct? No
Problem: A manufacturer produces 52 binoculars. Unfortunately, due to a production error, 27 binoculars were defective and had to be removed from the stock. The manufacturer managed to produce the same number of binoculars the next day to make up for the losses. After this production, how many binoculars does the manufacturer have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The manufacturer produced 52 binoculars, and 27 of them were defective. So, the manufacturer produced 52 - 27 = <<52-27=25>>25 more binoculars than they did the previous day. ### Answer: 25
Expected answer: 50
Correct? No
Problem: A truck with a capacity to carry 93 oranges just got a delivery request from a local grocery store. On its way, it dropped 46 oranges due to a small hole in the storage. How many oranges does the truck have now to deliver to the grocery store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The truck started with 93 oranges and dropped 46, so it now has 93-46 = <<93-46=47>>47 oranges to deliver. ### Answer: 47
Expected answer: 47
Correct? Yes
Problem: The truck originally had a capacity to carry 95 oranges instead of 93. Just like earlier, it dropped 46 oranges due to the storage hole. In this case, how many oranges does the truck have now to deliver to the grocery store?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 49
Expected answer: 49
Correct? Yes
Problem: A sunglasses store has 68 pairs of sunglasses on display. After a busy day, the store manager realizes that 1 pair has been sold. How many pairs of sunglasses are there left on display at the end of the day?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After the store manager sells the one pair, there are 68 - 1 = <<68-1=67>>67 pairs of sunglasses left on display. ### Answer: 67
Expected answer: 67
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following up from the previous scenario, a new sunglasses store opened, which initially had 41 pairs of sunglasses on display. After the first day, the store manager realizes that just like in the other store, 1 pair has been sold. Considering the new inventory, how many pairs of sunglasses are left on display at this store at the end of its first day?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 40
Expected answer: 40
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a toy shop, there are 46 stuffed animals on display. The shop owner decides to add 35 more stuffed animals to the display from his storage. How many stuffed animals are on display after the shop owner adds the new ones?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 46 + 35 = <<46+35=81>>81 stuffed animals are on display after the shop owner adds the new ones. ### Answer: 81
Expected answer: 81
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same toy shop scenario, imagine that initially, there were only 23 stuffed animals on display, and the shop owner still adds 35 more from his storage. In this case, how many stuffed animals are on display after the shop owner adds the new ones?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 58
Expected answer: 58
Correct? Yes
Problem: A kite festival has a total of 48 small kites and 32 large kites. If there were initially 91 kites available, how many kites were sold before the festival started?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There were 48+32 = <<48+32=80>>80 kites initially available. Before the festival started, 91-80 = <<91-80=11>>11 kites were sold.
Expected answer: 11
Correct? Yes
Problem: A pirate buries his treasure chest which is 99 paces from the entrance of the cove. After a year, the pirate comes back and finds that due to sudden geologic changes, the cove's entrance moved 32 paces closer to the treasure. How many paces does the pirate now need to walk to reach his treasure?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The pirate needs to walk 99 - 32 = <<99-32=67>>67 paces to reach his treasure. ### Answer: 67
Expected answer: 67
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous scenario, the pirate realized his treasure was 'g' paces away from the cove's entrance after the geologic changes. But, what if the geologic shift wasn't as dramatic and it only brought the cove's entrance 26 paces closer instead of 32 paces to his buried treasure? How many paces would the pirate now need to walk from the cove's entrance to reach his treasure?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The pirate needs to walk 99 - 26 = <<99-26=73>>73 paces to reach his treasure. ### Answer: 73
Expected answer: 73
Correct? Yes
Problem: There are 37 red marbles in a bag and 44 blue marbles in another bag. How many marbles are there in total if you combine the two bags?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 37+44 = <<37+44=81>>81 marbles in total. ### Answer: 81
Expected answer: 81
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same bags of marbles mentioned before, imagine if instead there were 10 red marbles while keeping the count of the blue marbles same which was 44. Now, how many marbles would there be in total if you combine the two bags?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 85
Expected answer: 54
Correct? No
Problem: A jeweler had 90 rings in their inventory. They sold 25 rings in the morning. In the afternoon, they realized their inventory was 92 rings short of their target for the day. How many rings are they short right now for reaching their target?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: They started with 90 rings and sold 25, so they are 90-25 = <<90-25=65>>65 rings short of their target. ### Answer: 65
Expected answer: 27
Correct? No
Problem: There are 77 cows standing in a field in Farmer John's farm. Farmer John's neighbor Nancy brings over 19 more cows to graze. How many cows are there in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Initially, there were 48 cows. After Nancy brought 19 cows, there were 48 + 19 = <<67>>67 cows. ### Answer: 67
Expected answer: 96
Correct? No
Problem: In a beautiful African reserve, there live a certain number of giraffes. In one part of the reserve, you can find 54 giraffes. On the other side of the reserve, there are 40 giraffes. How many giraffes are there in total in the reserve?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 54 giraffes on the first side of the reserve, and 40 giraffes on the other side. Total giraffes = 54 + 40 = <<54+40=94>>94. ### Answer: 94
Expected answer: 94
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same African reserve, a survey is conducted again after a few years. This time, on one side of the reserve, there are 39 giraffes, while on the other side, the number remains the same at 40. How many giraffes are there in total in the reserve now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The number of giraffes on the first side decreased from 54 to 39, while the number remained the same on the other side. Total giraffes = 54 - 39 = <<54-39=15>>15. ### Answer: 15
Expected answer: 79
Correct? No
Problem: There were originally 71 bees in a hive, but 23 flew away in search of flowers. Later, another beekeeper noticed that his hive of 85 bees was missing a few. He discovered that the missing bees were the ones that flew away from the first hive. How many bees are left in the second beekeeper's hive?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The number of bees remaining in the second hive is 85 - 23 = <<85-23=62>>62. ### Answer: 62
Expected answer: 37
Correct? No
Problem: Suppose you have 28 bottle cap crafting kits, and each kit can make 3 cap designs. However, you accidentally lost 3 bottle cap designs out of all the kits. How many bottle cap designs are left in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: You have 28-3 = <<28-3=25>>25 bottle cap designs left in total. ### Answer: 25
Expected answer: 81
Correct? No
Problem: A helicopter company has a fleet of helicopters. They currently own 30 helicopters, and decide to add an additional 31 helicopters to the fleet. What is the total number of helicopters in the company's fleet?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The company started with 30 helicopters, and added 31 to reach a total of 61 helicopters. ### Answer: 61
Expected answer: 61
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous scenario, let's consider a change. Suppose the helicopter company originally owned 63 helicopters instead of 30, but still decided to add an additional 31 helicopters to their fleet. How many helicopters would the company have in total now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The company started with 63, and added 31 to reach 94. ### Answer: 94
Expected answer: 94
Correct? Yes
Problem: The total amount of snowfall in a town this year was 71 inches. In the month of December, the town experienced 10 inches of snowfall. How many inches of snowfall did the town receive in the months before December?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total snowfall in the months before December was 71 - 10 = <<71-10=61>>61 inches. ### Answer: 61
Expected answer: 61
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the previous problems, assume the December snowfall data was misread earlier and it was actually 49 inches of snowfall in December, not 10 inches or the revised 13 inches. How many inches of snowfall did the town receive in the months before December given the new December snowfall data?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 52
Expected answer: 22
Correct? No
Problem: Penny received $39 from her mother as a birthday gift. She saw a bag that costs $41. If Penny decides to buy this bag, how much more money would she need?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: $41 - $39 = <<$41-$39=$2>>2 dollars. Therefore, Penny would need $2 more to buy the bag. ### Answer: $2
Expected answer: 2
Correct? Yes
Problem: After figuring out how much more money she needs, Penny decides to earn the additional cash by doing small jobs for her neighbors. Penny gets paid $33 for every job she completes. How much money would Penny make if she does an equal number of jobs to the additional amount of money she needs to buy the bag?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: $33
Expected answer: 66
Correct? No
Problem: Suppose instead of receiving $39 from her mother, Penny only received $23 as her birthday gift. Now if she still wants to buy the bag, which costs $41, how much more money would she need?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: $41 - $23 = <<$41-$23=$18>>18 dollars. Therefore, Penny would need $18 more to buy the bag. ### Answer: $18
Expected answer: 18
Correct? Yes
Problem: A fashion retail store specializes in selling glasses. They currently have 58 glasses. If they sell 21 glasses, how many glasses will remain in the fashion retail store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If they sell 21 glasses, they will have 58 - 21 = <<58-21=37>>37 glasses left in the store. ### Answer: 37
Expected answer: 37
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the fashion retail store specializing in eyewear, another branch has 44 glasses in stock. If we subtract the number of glasses remaining in the main store (after selling 21 glasses), how many glasses does the other branch have in comparison?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 23
Expected answer: 7
Correct? No
Problem: In the fashion retail store that specializes in eyewear, consider a different scenario where they initially had 40 glasses instead of 58. If they sell 21 glasses from this initial stock, how many glasses will remain in the store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If they sell 21 glasses, they will have 40 - 21 = <<40-21=19>>19 glasses left in the store. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 19
Correct? Yes
Problem: A food enthusiast started the day with 29 strawberries. If he ate 15 strawberries for breakfast, how many strawberries does he have left?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After eating 15 strawberries, he had 29 - 15 = <<29-15=14>>14 strawberries left. ### Answer: 14
Expected answer: 14
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the earlier problem, imagine if the food enthusiast only ate 1 strawberry for breakfast instead of 15 strawberries. In that case, how many strawberries would he have left?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 13
Expected answer: 28
Correct? No
Problem: A ballerina practiced 34 dance moves. Then, in the next session, she trained an additional 46 dance moves. How many total dance moves did the ballerina practice?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: She practiced 34+46 = <<34+46=80>>80 dance moves in total. ### Answer: 80
Expected answer: 80
Correct? Yes
Problem: After mastering a total of 80 dance moves, the ballerina decided to discard 16 dance moves that she felt were too simple. How many dance moves does the ballerina intend to keep in her repertoire?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 64
Expected answer: 64
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous scenario, the ballerina had practiced 34 dance moves before learning 46 more. But what if she initially practiced 34 dance moves and then decided to train an additional 57 dance moves. How many total dance moves would the ballerina have practiced then?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 91
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a car manufacturing factory, there are 50 spots reserved for completed cars. Today, currently there are 21 cars that are fully completed. The rest of the spots are reserved for the cars which are still under process. How many cars are still under process?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 50-21 = <<50-21=29>>29 cars still under process. ### Answer: 29
Expected answer: 29
Correct? Yes
Problem: In addition to the cars under process, 6 spots are cleared to start new projects. After clearing these spots, how many cars still under process remain in the factory?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 29-6 = <<29-6=23>>23 cars still under process. ### Answer: 23
Expected answer: 23
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's suppose that instead of 50 spots for cars, the factory had only 45. In that case, currently there are 21 cars that are fully completed. The rest of the spots are reserved for the cars which are still under process. How many cars are still under process now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 50-21 = <<50-21=29>>29 cars still under process. ### Answer: 29
Expected answer: 24
Correct? No
Problem: The art supply store received an order of colored pencils. The packs of colored pencils arrived in two varieties: packs with 32 colored pencils and packs with 62 colored pencils. How many colored pencils are there in total if you have one pack of each variety?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 32+62 = <<32+62=94>>94 colored pencils in total. ### Answer: 94
Expected answer: 94
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose instead of receiving a pack of 32 colored pencils, the art supply store only received a single colored pencil along with the pack of 62 colored pencils. How many colored pencils would there be in total then?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There would be 32 colored pencils in the single pack along with the 62 colored pencils in the pack of 62. ### Answer: 94
Expected answer: 63
Correct? No
Problem: A cat has 7 lives. If a magical cat has 4 times as many lives as a regular cat, how many lives does the magical cat have?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The magical cat has 4 * 7 = <<4*7=28>>28 lives. ### Answer: 28
Expected answer: 28
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's consider a different breed of magical cat that has 13 times as many lives as a regular cat, instead of 4 times. How many lives does this different breed of magical cat have?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The different breed of magical cat has 13 * 7 = <<13*7=91>>91 lives. ### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 91
Correct? Yes
Problem: A rocket needs 27 tons of fuel for the initial boost and an additional 10 tons for the rest of the journey through space. After an unexpected issue, it needs an extra 2 tons of fuel. How many tons of fuel does the rocket need in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total fuel needed = 27 + 10 + 2 = <<27+10+2=49>>49 tons. ### Answer: 49
Expected answer: 39
Correct? No
Problem: Mark has found an ancient treasure map! At the beginning, he has 94 clues to find the treasure. After his exploration, he figured out 89 clues in total. How many clues does he still need to figure out to reach the treasure?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Mark started with 94 clues and found 89, so he still needs to find 94-89 = <<94-89=5>>5 clues to figure out. ### Answer: 5
Expected answer: 5
Correct? Yes
Problem: After previously deciphering 89 clues, Mark stumbled upon a hidden engraving that altered his interpretations. He now realizes that, truly, he had only figured out 17 of the original 94 clues. This correction throws his treasure hunt off course. How many clues does he now need to figure out to reach the treasure?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 77
Expected answer: 77
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mike has 18 dollars. He decides to buy a candy bar that costs 16 dollars. How much money does he have left?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Mike started with 18 dollars, and he bought a candy bar for 16 dollars, so he had 18 - 16 = <<18-16=2>>2 dollars left. ### Answer: 2
Expected answer: 2
Correct? Yes
Problem: After buying the candy bar, Mike finds a wallet on the ground. Inside the wallet, there are 10 dollars. After counting the money he has left, Mike realizes he now has less money than what's in the wallet. How much money is Mike short of having compared to the 10 dollars in the wallet?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 2
Expected answer: 8
Correct? No
Problem: Let's consider a new scenario. This time, Mike starts with 74 dollars instead of 18. He still buys the candy bar that costs 16 dollars. How much money does he have left after buying the candy bar now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Mike started with 74 dollars, and he bought a candy bar for 16 dollars, so he had 74 - 16 = <<74-16=58>>58 dollars left. ### Answer: 58
Expected answer: 58
Correct? Yes
Problem: On a large farm, there are 77 animals in total. Some of them are cows and the rest are chickens. If the number of chickens is 53 less than the total number of animals, how many chickens are there on the farm?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Let x be the total number of animals. Then the number of cows is x - 53. The number of chickens is 53 less than the total number of animals, so we have: x - 53 = 53. Adding 53 to both sides: x = 53 + 53 = <<106>>106. There are 106 chickens on the farm.
Expected answer: 24
Correct? No
Problem: In an ocean research project, scientists capture and tag 6 sharks. Later, an additional 50 sharks are tagged to better track and study the shark population in the area. How many sharks in total have the scientists tagged?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The scientists tagged 6 sharks in the beginning, and then they tagged 50 more, bringing the total to 6+50 = <<6+50=56>>56 sharks. ### Answer: 56
Expected answer: 56
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same ocean research project, suppose the scientists initially only managed to capture and tag 6 sharks, but later were able to tag an additional 7 sharks. How many sharks would have been tagged in this case?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If 6 sharks were initially captured and tagged, and then 7 sharks were added, a total of 6+7 = <<6+7=13>>13 sharks would have been tagged in this case. ### Answer: 13
Expected answer: 13
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a video game, Jacob has 68 gems. He decided to give some of his gems away and was left with 62 gems. How many gems did he give away?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Jacob gave away 68 - 62 = <<68-62=6>>6 gems. ### Answer: 6
Expected answer: 6
Correct? Yes
Problem: Considering the same video game as before, what if Jacob initially had 100 gems instead of 68 before he gave some away and was left with 62 gems? How many gems did he give away this time?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Jacob gave away 100 - 62 = <<100-62=38>>38 gems. ### Answer: 38
Expected answer: 38
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a candle store, there are 27 scented candles and 36 unscented candles. The store owner decides to put 30 candles on sale. How many candles are not on sale?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 27+36 = <<27+36=63>>63 candles that are not on sale. ### Answer: 63
Expected answer: 33
Correct? No
Problem: In a card game, Alex started with 98 points but lost 51 points in a round. Next, he gained 17 points in a following round. How many points does Alex have after these rounds?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Alex started with 98 points, lost 51 points, gained 17 points, resulting in 98-51+17 = <<98-51+17=40>>40 points. ### Answer: 40
Expected answer: 64
Correct? No
Problem: A clothing store starts the day with 95 pairs of pants in stock. Throughout the day, it sells 4 pairs. How many pairs of pants are left in the store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After selling 4 pairs, there are 95 - 4 = <<95-4=91>>91 pairs of pants left in the store. ### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 91
Correct? Yes
Problem: After selling 4 pairs of pants, the clothing store receives a small shipment of 3 more pairs to restock. How many pairs of pants are now in the store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After receiving the shipment, there are 91 + 3 = <<91+3=94>>94 pairs of pants in the store. ### Answer: 94
Expected answer: 94
Correct? Yes
Problem: After the clothing store sold 4 pairs of pants, they realized they actually sold 9 pairs during that day instead of the 4 they initially thought. How many pairs of pants are left in the store?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 95 - 4 = <<95-4=91>>91 pairs of pants are left in the store. ### Answer: 91
Expected answer: 86
Correct? No
Problem: In the classroom, there are 48 pencils initially. However, 30 pencils are distributed to students. Later, the teacher brings in an additional 9 pencils. How many pencils are there in the classroom now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Initially, there were 48 pencils. After distributing 30 pencils, there were 48 - 30 = <<18>>18 pencils left. Then, the teacher brought in 9 pencils, so there are 18 + 9 = <<27>>27 pencils in the classroom now.
Expected answer: 27
Correct? Yes
Problem: A designer decided to create a variety of window styles for a large commercial building. Originally, there were 68 window concepts. However, with some discussions and reviewing, 49 concepts got rejected. How many window design concepts are there left now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 68-49 = <<68-49=19>>19 window design concepts are left now. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 19
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's reconsider the situation from before. Suppose that in the initial review, the designer didn't reject as many concepts as before. This time, only 17 window design concepts are rejected from the original 68 concepts. How many window design concepts are left now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 68-17 = <<68-17=51>>51 window design concepts are left now. ### Answer: 51
Expected answer: 51
Correct? Yes
Problem: A store has 32 pairs of binoculars in stock. Later in the day, they receive an additional shipment of 20 pairs of binoculars. The next day, the store receives yet another shipment of 23 pairs of binoculars. How many pairs of binoculars does the store have in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The store started with 32 pairs, and then received 20+23 = <<20+23=43>>43 pairs in the subsequent shipments. ### Answer: 43
Expected answer: 75
Correct? No
Problem: Fiona has started taking piano lessons and practices for 28 minutes every day. One day, she decides to increase her practice time by an extra 8 minutes. How many total minutes did Fiona practice piano that day?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Fiona practiced for 28 minutes every day, and she increased her practice time by 8 minutes. So, she practiced for 28 + 8 = <<28+8=36>>36 minutes that day. ### Answer: 36
Expected answer: 36
Correct? Yes
Problem: After Fiona finished her longer practice session of 28 minutes plus an extra 8 minutes, her piano teacher asked her to practice an additional song, which took her an extra 34 minutes. How many total minutes did Fiona practice piano that day altogether?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Fiona practiced for 28 minutes, then she practiced for an extra 8 minutes, and then she practiced for an additional 34 minutes. So, she practiced for 28 + 8 + 34 = <<28+8+34=72>>72 minutes that day. ### Answer: 72
Expected answer: 70
Correct? No
Problem: Following on from the previous scenario, let's say instead that Fiona began her practice session by practicing for 28 minutes and then decided to extend her practice time by an extra 20 minutes instead of 8. How many total minutes did Fiona practice piano that day in this scenario?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If Fiona increased her practice time by 20 minutes, she practiced for 28 + 20 = <<28+20=48>>48 minutes that day. ### Answer: 48
Expected answer: 48
Correct? Yes
Problem: An artisan has 75 beads for making bracelets. He uses 55 beads for a large commissioned piece, leaving a certain amount of beads. The artisan then receives another shipment with the equivalent number of beads as he currently has. How many beads does the artisan have now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The artisan started with 75 beads. He used 55 beads for a large commissioned piece, leaving 20 beads. He then received another shipment with the same number of beads as he currently has, which is 20 beads. ### Answer: 55
Expected answer: 40
Correct? No
Problem: There are 73 minutes past 12:00 noon. If you subtract 67 minutes from this, at what minute into the next hour will the minute hand on the clock be pointing?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 12:00 noon is 12 hours past 11:00 am. 67 minutes past 11:00 am is 5 minutes past 12:00 pm. Therefore, the minute hand will be pointing at 12:00 pm. ### Answer: 12:00 pm
Expected answer: 6
Correct? No
Problem: In the Pacific ocean, there are currently 97 dolphins. Unfortunately, 45 of them migrated to another place due to hunting activities. How many dolphins are left in the Pacific ocean?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 97 - 45 = <<97-45=52>>52 dolphins left in the Pacific ocean. ### Answer: 52
Expected answer: 52
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the migration of some dolphins, a group of 19 dolphins from elsewhere discovered the now peaceful territory in the Pacific ocean and decided to join the remaining group. How many dolphins are now making the Pacific ocean their home?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 71
Correct? No
Problem: Remember the group of dolphins that made the pacific ocean their home? Well, let's consider a different scenario. Instead of 97 dolphins initially, say there were 61 dolphins in the beginning. After the same migration event where 45 dolphins left the area, how many dolphins would have been left in that scenario?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 116
Expected answer: 16
Correct? No
Problem: There is 1 bus in the garage. The bus can hold up to 55 people. How many people can the bus in the garage hold?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The bus can hold 55 people. ### Answer: 55
Expected answer: 55
Correct? Yes
Problem: The bus in the garage has 1 seat occupied by the driver. The bus can hold up to 55 people including the driver. If 24 people get off the bus at the first stop, how many people are left on the bus?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 31
Expected answer: 31
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's take the previous bus situation but this time, imagine that the bus can hold up to 52 people, including the driver, instead of 55. So, how many people can this bus hold now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The bus can hold 52 people. ### Answer: 52
Expected answer: 52
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jenny made 28 cookies. Later, she decided to bake another batch and she made 42 cookies this time. Now, how many cookies does Jenny have in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Jenny started with 28 cookies, and she baked 42 cookies, so she ended up with 28+42 = <<28+42=70>>70 cookies in total. ### Answer: 70
Expected answer: 70
Correct? Yes
Problem: After baking all those cookies, Jenny decided to share some with her friends. She gave away 13 cookies. How many cookies does Jenny have left now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Jenny started with 70 cookies, and she gave away 13 cookies, so she ended up with 70-13 = <<70-13=57>>57 cookies in total. ### Answer: 57
Expected answer: 57
Correct? Yes
Problem: What if, instead of baking 28 cookies in the first batch, Jenny had only baked just 1 cookie? After that, she decided to bake another batch of 42 cookies. How many cookies does Jenny have in total then?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: If Jenny had only baked 1 cookie in the first batch, she would have 1+42 = <<1+42=43>>43 cookies in total.
Expected answer: 43
Correct? Yes
Problem: A lake has 35 million gallons of water. However, due to a heavy rain, an additional 45 million gallons of water was added to the lake. How many million gallons of water does the lake now contain in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The lake initially contained 35 million gallons of water, and then 45 million gallons of water was added, resulting in 35 + 45 = 80 million gallons of water in the lake. ### Answer: 80
Expected answer: 80
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose initially, the lake had 20 million gallons of water instead of 35 million gallons before the heavy rainfall. Now, how many million gallons of water does the lake contain in total after the same 45 million gallons of rainwater is added?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The lake initially contained 20 million gallons of water, and then 45 million gallons of water was added, resulting in 20 + 45 = 65 million gallons of water in the lake. ### Answer: 65
Expected answer: 65
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a banquet hall, there are 34 tables on the left side and 19 tables on the right side. After a while, 52 tables were shifted to another hall for a different event. How many tables are left in the banquet hall after the shift?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: After the shift, there are 34-52 = <<34-52= -18>>18 tables on the left side. There are 19-52 = <<19-52= -33>>33 tables on the right side. There are 34+19-33 = <<34+19-33= 23>>23 tables left in the banquet hall. ### Answer: 23
Expected answer: 1
Correct? No
Problem: A superhero has saved 49 people from a devastating fire. Feeling inspired, he decides to save even more people. By the end of the day, he saves an additional 18 people from various crises around the city. How many people did the superhero save in total?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 67
Expected answer: 67
Correct? Yes
Problem: After his successful day of rescues, the superhero becomes even more determined to protect his city. Suppose instead of the 49 people he initially saved, he had actually saved 80 people. Then, he still performs additional rescues throughout the day and saves another 18 people. How many people would the superhero have saved in total in this scenario?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 108
Expected answer: 98
Correct? No
Problem: An artist has 88 tubes of paint. After creating a series of paintings, he realizes that he is left with 66 tubes. How many tubes of paint did he use in his creation?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: He used 88 - 66 = <<88-66=22>>22 tubes of paint in his creations. ### Answer: 22
Expected answer: 22
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's consider a different scenario. Suppose the artist started with the same 88 tubes of paint, but after working, he found that he was left with 69 tubes. How many tubes of paint did he use in this situation?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: He used 88 - 69 = <<88-69=19>>19 tubes of paint in his creations. ### Answer: 19
Expected answer: 19
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a Bubble village, there are 16 light pink bubbles. 46 dark pink bubbles float in from a neighboring village and join the light pink bubbles. How many bubbles are there in the Bubble village altogether?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 16 + 46 = <<16+46=62>>62 light and dark pink bubbles are in the Bubble village. ### Answer: 62
Expected answer: 62
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a Bubble village, there are 16 light pink bubbles. 46 dark pink bubbles float in from a neighboring village and join the light pink bubbles. Then, a bubbly wind blew and brought in 13 more multi-colored bubbles into the village. How many bubbles are there in the Bubble village now?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 72
Expected answer: 75
Correct? No
Problem: In the Bubble village, initially there were 16 light pink bubbles. But instead of 46 dark pink bubbles that floated in from a neighboring village, suppose there were 63 dark pink bubbles. How many bubbles will be there in the Bubble village now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 16 + 63 = <<16+63=79>>79 light and dark pink bubbles are in the Bubble village. ### Answer: 79
Expected answer: 79
Correct? Yes
Problem: A farmer planted 58 new apple trees in his orchard. After a few weeks, he planted an additional 2 apple trees. How many apple trees do the farmer have in all?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The farmer planted 58 + 2 = <<58+2=60>>60 new apple trees. ### Answer: 60
Expected answer: 60
Correct? Yes
Problem: After reviewing his records, the farmer realized that he made a mistake when counting. He originally had planted 29 apple trees, not 58. He still added the same 2 additional trees later. Now, how many apple trees does the farmer have in total?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 29
Expected answer: 31
Correct? No
Problem: Susie has a collection of roller skates. She has 44 pairs of roller skates in her bedroom. She has the exact same number of roller skates in her basement. How many pairs of roller skates does Susie have in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Susie has 44+44 = <<44+44=88>>88 pairs of roller skates in her bedroom and basement. ### Answer: 88
Expected answer: 88
Correct? Yes
Problem: Susie was mistaken about the number of pairs of roller skates she owns. Instead of 44, she has 16 pairs of roller skates in her bedroom, and she also has the same quantity in her basement. How many pairs of roller skates does she actually have in total?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 16
Expected answer: 32
Correct? No
Problem: Amy was trying to pair all her socks. In one box, she found 19 red socks, and in another, she found 41 blue socks. She had originally thought she had 87 total socks. How many socks does she have left to find and pair after considering the red and blue socks?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: Amy started with 19+41 = <<19+41=60>>60 socks. After considering the red and blue socks, she has 87-60 = <<87-60=27>>27 socks left to find and pair. ### Answer: 27
Expected answer: 27
Correct? Yes
Problem: Amy remembered that she actually found 16 blue socks, not 41, in the other box along with the 19 red socks. With this new count, how many socks does she have left to find and pair from the original total of 87 socks?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 60
Expected answer: 52
Correct? No
Problem: A wizard has concocted a magical spell that requires the combination of 11 different herbs and 57 assorted crystals. In a different potion, the wizard needs to combine 26 rare ingredients as well as all the ingredients he used in the first spell. How many total ingredients does the wizard need for the second potion?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The wizard needs 11+57 = <<11+57=68>>68 ingredients for the second potion. ### Answer: 68
Expected answer: 94
Correct? No
Problem: You have a map containing 13 treasure locations. Then, you found another map containing 55 more locations. How many treasure locations are there in total on both maps?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total number of locations on the two maps is 13 + 55 = <<13+55=68>>68. ### Answer: 68
Expected answer: 68
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose that instead of finding another map with 55 treasure locations, you found a map with 83 additional locations. Now, how many treasure locations are there in total on both maps?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: The total number of locations on the two maps is 13 + 83 = <<13+83=96>>96. ### Answer: 96
Expected answer: 96
Correct? Yes
Problem: You have a vegetable garden with a special spot dedicated to growing carrots. Initially, you planted 26 carrot seeds. A few weeks later, you added 22 more seeds. How many carrot seeds are there in total in your carrot spot?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: You started with 26 seeds, and then added 22 more. 26 + 22 = <<26+22=48>>48 seeds in total. ### Answer: 48
Expected answer: 48
Correct? Yes
Problem: You have a vegetable garden with a special spot dedicated to growing carrots. Initially, you planted 26 carrot seeds. A few weeks later, you added 22 more seeds. How many carrot seeds are there in total? Now, your neighbor gives you an additional same number of carrot seeds as the ones you initially planted (26 seeds). After adding these seeds too, how many carrot seeds do you have in total?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: You started with 26 seeds, and then added 22 more. 26 + 22 = <<26+22=48>>48 seeds in total. ### Answer: 48
Expected answer: 74
Correct? No
Problem: In the previous problem, you initially planted 26 carrot seeds in your vegetable garden. But imagine if instead, you initially put 55 carrot seeds. And then a few weeks later, you added the same 22 more seeds. How many carrot seeds would there be in total in that case?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: You started with 26 seeds, and then added 22 more. 26 + 22 = <<26+22=48>>48 seeds in total. ### Answer: 48
Expected answer: 77
Correct? No
Problem: At a beach party, there are 21 beach balls being played with. Suddenly, another batch of beach balls just as big as the first one arrived. How many beach balls are there at the party now?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: There are 21 + 21 = <<21+21=42>>42 beach balls at the party now. ### Answer: 42
Expected answer: 42
Correct? Yes
Problem: At the beach party mentioned earlier, there were some beach balls already in a storage unit. After adding all the played and newly received beach balls, the total number of beach balls fell short of 62. How many beach balls were originally in the storage unit before the party?
Gemma 2B:
Reasoning: 62 - 21 - 21 = <<62-21-21=20>>20 beach balls were originally in the storage unit before the party. ### Answer: 20
Expected answer: 20
Correct? Yes
Problem: In our previous beach party scenario, what if there were originally 29 beach balls being played with instead of 21, and again, another batch of beach balls just as big as the first one arrived? How many beach balls would there be at the party in this case?
Gemma 2B:
### Answer: 49
Expected answer: 58
Correct? No