5th Grade Integer Challenges: Real-World Problem Solving

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. How many degrees did it drop?

• 10 degrees

• 4 degrees

• 8 degrees

• 6 degrees

Liam has 12 apples, but he gave away 7. How many apples does he have left?

• 6

• 4

• 5

• 8

A submarine is at a depth of -20 meters and rises 15 meters. What is its new depth?

• 0 meters

• -35 meters

• -5 meters

• 10 meters

Maria scored 85 points on her first test and 90 points on her second test. What is the total score?

• 180

• 175

• 1750

• 160

A bank account has a balance of $50. After a withdrawal of $70, what is the new balance?

• -$20

• $0

• $50

• -$10

The elevation of a mountain is 300 meters above sea level, while a valley is 150 meters below sea level. What is the difference in elevation?

• 300 meters

• 150 meters

• 450 meters

• 4500 meters

A roller coaster starts at a height of 50 meters and drops to a height of 10 meters. How far did it drop?

• 50 meters

• 20 meters

• 40 meters

• 30 meters

A hiker climbs up 25 meters and then descends 10 meters. What is the hiker's final elevation change?

• 20 meters

• 15 meters

• 5 meters

• 30 meters

A football team lost 3 games and won 5 games. What is the net change in their game record?

• 0

• +2

• +1

• -3

A stock price increased by $15 and then decreased by $10. What is the final change in the stock price?

• $5

• $15

• $10

• $0