"kitten" story problems from Math Cats

Math Cats
Story Problems:
Kitten #8

(1) Cupcakes There were 6 cupcakes for the 6 party children. If two did not want any then how many cupcakes are left?		by no name, age 10, grade 5 Stafford Elementary School Mrs. Allio's class Stafford, Virginia, U.S. August 12, 2002
(2) Sixteen Puppies I saw 16 puppies in the pet shop. I bought 7 puppies, and how many are left?		by Sarah, age 8, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(3) Chocolates I have ten chocolates. I eat five of them. I give two away. How many chocolates do I have left?		by Emma, age 9, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(4) Fifteen Girls There were 15 girls. 8 ran away. How many girls are left?		by Norafiqah, age 9, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(5) Dolphins There are ten dolphins in a cage. Seven went out to play in the sea. How many are left?		by Ashlee, age 9, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(6) Ice Cream I have 10 scoops of ice cream. I eat 5 scoops of ice cream. How many are left?		by Valerie B., age 10, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(7) Horses in the World There were 15 horses and 6 ran away. How many are left?		by Jaclyn, age 9, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(8) Cats and Dogs I had six cats and six dogs. Two cats ran away and four dogs ran away. How many cats and dogs do I have left?		by Matthew, age 9, grade 3 Parklands College Miss Murphy's class Cape Town, South Africa August 15, 2002
(9) Cats I had 15 kittens. 1 died. How many do I have now?		by Sierra, age 9, grade 3 Copper Hills School Miss Hollison's class U.S. August 18, 2002
(10) The Ten Cats There are ten cats. 5 ran away. How many are left?		by Eyasu, age 7, grade 2 P.S. 215Q Mrs. Oliver's class New York, U.S. August 23, 2002