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Missing number problems — KS2 practice questions

Practise missing number problems — the reasoning skill of using the inverse operation to find an unknown value, such as 36 + ? = 80 or ? − 145 = 200. These appear throughout the KS2 SATs and build algebraic thinking. Every question is marked instantly with a worked explanation. No sign-up needed.

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Question 1

Find the missing number: 36 + ? = 80

Question 2

Find the missing number: ? − 145 = 200

Question 3

Find the missing number: ? + 250 = 600

Question 4

Find the missing number: 1000 − ? = 640

Question 5

Find the missing number: ? × 6 = 48

Question 6

Find the missing number: 420 + ? = 1000

Question 7

Find the missing number: ? ÷ 4 = 9

Question 8

Find the missing number: ? − 67 = 125

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