Fun Subtraction Word Problems: Check Your Answers!

Lily had 45 apples. She gave 28 apples to her friends. How many apples does Lily have left?

• 10

• 25

• 30

• 17

Tom had 62 marbles. He lost 37 marbles while playing. How many marbles does Tom have now?

• 50

• 25

• 15

• 30

A farmer had 80 carrots. He sold 56 carrots at the market. How many carrots does he have remaining?

• 40

• 20

• 24

• 30

There were 73 books on the shelf. 29 books were taken out for reading. How many books are still on the shelf?

• 29

• 50

• 44

• 73

Emma had 54 stickers. She gave 29 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does Emma have left?

• 25

• 30

• 20

• 15

A toy store had 91 toys. They sold 48 toys during a sale. How many toys are left in the store?

• 45

• 43

• 50

• 40

In a classroom, there were 88 pencils. 45 pencils were broken. How many pencils are still usable?

• 30

• 50

• 40

• 43

A baker made 100 cookies. He sold 67 cookies. How many cookies does he have left?

• 33

• 50

• 30

• 40

There were 76 balloons at a party. 39 balloons popped. How many balloons are still inflated?

• 37

• 38

• 40

• 36

A library had 120 books. 75 books were checked out. How many books are still in the library?

• 45

• 30

• 90

• 60