Solving Word Problems With Integers

Mike sold lemonade at a sidewalk stand for three days. He earned $14.80 on the first day, $2.55 on the second day, and $4.40 on the third day, but had to buy more supplies that costed $6.25.  How much did he earn in all?

• $155.50

• $-28.00

• $28.00

• $15.50

Ty entered the elevator on the 10th floor. He rode up 3 floors, down 7 floors, up 2 floors, down 5 floors and up 6 floors, where he got off. On what floor did Ty get off the elevator?

• 6th floor

• 7th floor

• 8th floor

• 9th floor

It is -1°F   at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder where her uncle lives. What is the temperature at her uncles house?

• −2°F

• 2°F

• −4°F

• 4°F

The high temperature Monday was 4 degrees. The low temperature was -7 degrees. What is the difference between the high and low temperatures?

• 3 degrees

• 12 degrees

• 11 degrees

• 10 degrees

Harvey and Dona want to test the range of the walkie-talkies they have. They start at Harvey's house and walk away from each other. Harvey goes to the store 4 miles away to the East and Dona goes to the park 5 miles West. How far apart are the walkie-talkies?

• 9 miles

• 1 mile

• -9 miles

• -1 mile

Ben owed his older brother $24.  When he received his allowance of $9, he gave it to his older brother.  What is his current debt?

• -$33

• -$15

• -$13

• -$8

A submarine was 52 ft. below sea level.  It ascended 38 ft. toward the surface.  What is the depth of the submarine?

• -90 ft.

• -26 ft.

• -14 ft.

• 0 ft. (at the surface)

Mr. Sternberg is running 10 feet above sea level.  Mrs. Oliver is swimming 7 feet below sea level. What is the difference in elevation between Mr. Sternberg and Mrs. Oliver?

• 17

• 3

• -17

• -3

Mrs. Oliver gets on an elevator at level 4. She then goes up twelve floors, down two floors, up 3 floors and down 6 floors. What floor is she on?

• 4

• 1

• 7

• 11

A girl is snorkeling 1 meter below sea level and the dives down another 2 meters. How far below sea level is the girl? Select the correct expression AND the correct answer.

• 1 meter above sea level

• 1 meter below sea level

• 3 meters below sea level