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Mali is required to create a subtraction word problem based on the subtraction equation below.

11 – 6 = 5

Which of the following word problems is most suitable?

    • There are 5 butterflies in the garden. 6 butterflies fly away. How many butterflies are left?
    • There are 11 butterflies in the garden. 6 butterflies fly away. How many butterflies are left?
    • There are 11 butterflies in the garden. 5 butterflies fly away. How many butterflies are left?
    • There are 11 butterflies and 6 bees in the garden. How many butterflies and bees are left?